Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
₹45,000
Build a strong foundation in exercise science, programme design and practical personal training.
3–6 Months
Hybrid learning
Personal Training
Diploma in Personal Training (DPT)
A complete pathway combining ACE-CPT based personal training with sports and applied nutrition.
The programme
Turn knowledge into capability.
The Diploma in Personal Training (DPT) is a comprehensive, career-oriented program designed to prepare students to become highly competent fitness professionals. This diploma combines ACE-CPT-based personal training education with Sports & Applied Nutrition, building theoretical knowledge and hands-on practical skills. The ACE examination is registered separately.
This course is ideal for aspiring personal trainers, fitness enthusiasts, gym instructors, and sports professionals who want an internationally aligned curriculum with real-world application.
What you’ll learn
- Assess fitness, posture and client goals
- Design personalised training programmes
- Coach exercise technique on the gym floor
- Create practical diet charts within a fitness professional’s scope
- Prepare for the ACE-CPT examination
Inside the course
Your learning roadmap
Explore the topics covered in this programme.
01Personal Training (ACE–CPT Based Curriculum)
- Role and Scope of a Personal Trainer
- Ethics, Professional Conduct & Client Confidentiality
- Anatomy & Physiology (Muscular, Skeletal, Cardiovascular, Respiratory systems)
- Functional Anatomy & Biomechanics
- Principles of Exercise Science
- Movement Analysis & Postural Assessment
- Health Screening & Risk Stratification
- Fitness Assessments (Body Composition, Cardio, Strength, Flexibility)
- Goal Setting & Client Consultation
- Program Design Principles
- Resistance Training Techniques
- Cardiovascular Training Methods
- Flexibility & Mobility Training
- Core Training Concepts
- Special Population Training (Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Elderly)
- Injury Prevention & Corrective Exercise Basics
- Warm-up, Cool-down & Recovery Strategies
- Personal Training Session Design & Cueing
- Practical Gym Floor Coaching
- ACE-CPT Exam Preparation & Mock Tests
02Sports & Applied Nutrition
- Basics of Nutrition & Nutrients
- Macronutrients: Carbohydrates, Proteins & Fats
- Micronutrients: Vitamins & Minerals
- Water, Hydration & Electrolyte Balance
- Energy Systems & Nutrition
- Nutrition for Strength Training
- Nutrition for Endurance Training
- Pre, During & Post Workout Nutrition
- Body Composition & Fat Loss Nutrition
- Muscle Gain Nutrition Strategies
- Nutrition for General Fitness Clients
- Nutrition for Lifestyle Disorders (Diabetes, Heart Disease, Obesity)
- Vegan & Vegetarian Nutrition Planning
- Supplement Basics (Whey, Creatine, Vitamins – Evidence-based)
- Reading Food Labels & Diet Planning
- Practical Diet Chart Preparation
- Client Counselling & Nutrition Compliance
How you’ll learn
- Classroom Theory Sessions
- Practical Gym Floor Training
- Live Demonstrations
- Case Studies
- Assessments & Practical Evaluations
- Mock Exams for ACE-CPT
Find your fit
Who is this course for?
- Aspiring personal trainers
- Fitness enthusiasts
- Gym instructors
- Sports professionals
Entry requirements
- 10+2 (Any Stream) preferred
- Fitness Enthusiasts & Working Professionals can apply
- No prior certification required
Qualifications & recognition
Understand your certification.
- Diploma in Personal Training (KFA)
- Skill India Level 6 Sports Nutritionist
- IHFA CPD Sports Nutritionist (NESTA Approved Optional)
- KFA Sports & Applied Nutrition
- Skill India Level 5 Personal Trainer
- EREPs Level 4 Personal Trainer Registration
- First Aid and CPR
Includes ACE-CPT exam preparation. The ACE exam must be registered separately. The NESTA-approved option is optional; confirm its requirements with admissions.
Put your skills to work
Career pathways
- Certified Personal Trainer
- Gym Trainer / Fitness Coach
- Online Fitness Coach
- Sports Nutrition Assistant
- Strength & Conditioning Assistant
- Freelance Trainer
- Studio Trainer
Career pathways depend on your skills, experience and any additional employer or certification requirements.
Before you enrol
Your questions, answered.
Do I need a prior fitness certification?
No prior certification is required. 10+2 in any stream is preferred; fitness enthusiasts and working professionals can apply.
How long does the diploma take?
The weekday batch runs for 6 months and the weekend batch for 10 months. Each session is 3 hours.
Is the ACE exam included?
The diploma includes ACE-CPT exam preparation and mock tests. The ACE exam must be registered separately.
How do I enquire about the next batch?
Contact the Kinex admissions team to confirm the next batch, class schedule, current fee inclusions and enrolment requirements.
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Your next step
Not sure which course is right for you?
Talk to the Kinex team about your background, career goals and the next available batch.