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NASM/AFAA Certification Prep Courses

Interested in becoming a Personal Trainer or Group Fitness Instructor? Our Prep Courses will prepare you to pass the NASM-CPT or AFAA GFI certification exams. Not only that, but hands-on practice and experiences will actually prepare you to work with clients/teach your own classes!

AFAA GFI Prep Course: Fall 2025

Course Details

  • The Fall 2025 AFAA Prep Course will begin mid-September. Official dates TBD
  • Registration will open roughly 3 weeks before the course begins.
  • Course is open to members of the TCU community (students, faculty, staff)

Course Overview:

This 10 week long course is designed to prepare you take the AFAA Group Fitness Instructor exam as well as get you confident leading a class. This class does not certify you as a group fitness instructor; you must still pass the GFI exam. This is a twice per week, in-person course paired with online content. Students will progress through the online content on their own, then come to class for content discussion and practical application of concepts and strategies.

What’s included with Registration:

  • One exam voucher for the AFAA GFI exam, plus one retake voucher
  • Online access to the entire AFAA GFI course materials
  • A spot in the in-person course taught here at the Rec Center

How do I Sign Up?

Come in to our Front Office or sign up online through our Member Portal (once you sign in, search “AFAA” at the top to find it)

If you have any questions, email j.stroope@tcu.edu for help!

NASM-CPT Prep Course: Spring 2026

Course Details

  • The Spring 2026 NASM Prep Course will begin mid-February. Official dates TBD
  • Registration will open roughly 3 weeks before the course begins.
  • Course is open to members of the TCU community (students, faculty, staff)
  • Cost is $549 (over a $1500 value!)

Course Overview:

This 10 week long course is designed to prepare you take the NASM-CPT exam as well as get you confident actually working with clients. This class does not certify you as a personal trainer; you must still pass the CPT exam. This is a twice per week, in-person course paired with online content. Students will progress through the online content on their own, then come to class for content discussion and practical application of concepts and strategies.

What’s included with Registration:

  • One exam voucher for the NASM-CPT exam, plus one retake voucher
  • Online access to the entire NASM-CPT course materials
  • A spot in the in-person course taught here at the Rec Center

How do I Sign Up?

Come in to our Front Office or sign up online through our Member Portal (once you sign in, search “NASM” at the top to find it)

If you have any questions, email j.stroope@tcu.edu for help!