The purpose of this short course is to provide the opportunity for current and former HKUSPACE Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management Subject Group students, to enhance their professional development by attaining a highly sought-after personal training certification.

This course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the practical application of the NASM-OPT ™ Model in personal training and prepare them to take the examination* for the International NASM Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT) Certification. Learning material is include in the course.

* Participants should apply for the examination provided by OPS at his own cost (extra HK$3,900 for the examination)

* A hardcopy textbook is available (optional) at an additional fee of HK$600.

The fitness professional course introduces students to the human movement system, the NASM's Optimum Performance Training ™ (OPT™) Model and other domains of basic exercise science; assessment; exercise technique and training instruction; programme design; considerations in nutrition; client relations and behavioural coaching; and professional development, practice, and responsibility.

This course is only available for current or former award bearing programme students of HKUSPACE Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management (SERM) Subject Group

Application Code	2185-1209NW	-
Start Date	20 May 2024 (Mon)

Days / Time

• Monday, 7:00pm - 10:00pm

Duration

• 6 session(s)
• 3 hours per session

Venue

• Island East Campus

Course Fee

• Course Fee : HK$3500 per programme

• Aged 18 years or above
• Current or former award bearing programme students of HKUSPACE Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management (SERM) Subject Group

Application Form Download Application Form

Enrolment Method

In Person / Mail

For first time enrolment

1. For first come, first served short courses, complete the Application for Enrolment Form SF26 and bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.
   
   [Download Enrolment Form SF26]

2. Award-bearing and professional courses may require other information. Forms are usually available at the enrolment centres or on request from programme staff. Bring or post the completed form(s), together with the appropriate application/course fee(s) and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres.

3. Submit the fee for the On-line NASM Self Study material and examination fee (HK$3,900) by cheque (payable to “Optimum Performance Studio”) in the first lesson to the teacher.

Checklist of Application Documents

1. Application for Enrolment Form SF26; AND
2. Certificate of ANY award bearing programme offered full time or part time by the HKUSPACE Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management (SERM) subject group; OR
3. Student ID of ANY award bearing programme offered full time or part time by the HKUSPACE Sport, Exercise and Recreation Management (SERM) subject group

Payment Method

Credit Card

In Person

Applicants may pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

Cheque Or Bank Draft

In Person/Mail

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and the applicant’s name. You may either:

• bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
• or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying  “Course Application” on the envelope.  HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment sent by mail.