I've been debating training certification for a few months now. I do not like the idea of receiving materials in the mail and memorizing them for a test (like I've seen with ACE and NASM) or a 2-5 day crash course (Too much information at once) I don't see any value in this for me.
A trainer at my gym recommended
WITS (World Instructor Training School). They offer a program through a local community college (and also give college credits). It includes 15 hours of classroom lecture and 15 hours of hands on in a gym. Having an instructor there so I can ask questions and learn from other people in the class is what attracted me most.
A friend of mine battled me with my choice b/c she had never heard of WITS and said most gyms like ACE instead. I don't think she got my point - I want to learn for myself and so I can help others and eventually train clients part-time. And If I need another cert to get a job, so be it, then I'll have something else under my belt first.
There's my ramble, and here's my question. I was wondering if anyone else is certified in WITS and can vouch for the program? Or is there another program out there that offers weekly classroom style training/cert?
Thanks a bunch!