The Cooper Institute (CI)
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| About | The Cooper Institute (CI), established in 1970, is a 501.c.3. nonprofit research and education organization dedicated globally to preventive medicine. The Institute’s founder, Kenneth H. Cooper, M.D., M.P.H., the “Father of Aerobics,” was an Air Force physician who became interested in the role of exercise in preserving health. When he published his first best seller, Aerobics, in 1968, he introduced a new word and was the spark for millions to become active. |
| Website | www.CooperInstitute.org |
| Address | 12330 Preston Rd Dallas, TX 75230 |
| Phone Number | 972-341-3200 |
Certification/Training Types
NCCA-Accredited Cert.
| Description | The Cooper Institute Certified Personal Trainer (CI-CPT) exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) – the gold standard of quality for fitness certifying organizations. The CI-CPT exam is a stand-alone exam for persons interested in becoming a Certified Personal Trainer. |
| Accreditation | NCCA |
| Course Material Price | $595.00 Note: No course or material requirements to take the CI-CPT exam. |
| Exam Price | $289.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | In Person Note: Computer-Based Testing |
| Practical Exam Required | |
| Prerequisite | 18 years of age AND current adult CPR certification with hands-on training |
| Renewal Period | 3 years |
| CECs/CEUs per renewal period | 30 |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Term Used for Continuing Education | Contact Hour |
| One Hour of Continuing Education Equals | 1.0 Contact Hour |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | Learn creative hands-on ways to traing using balls, tubing, foam rollers, straps, and more. |
| Course Material Price | $295.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Personal Trainer |
| Description | Biomechanics of Resistance Training prepares you to guide your client in all areas of strength training with safety and confidence. This 3-day course is a thorough introduction to the most efficient training and teaching techniques that optimize training of the musculoskeletal structure. Discover appropriate strengthening exercises for each area of the human body through lecture and hands-on practical exercises. Learn the ultimate design and implementation for a strength resistance training program. |
| Course Material Price | $395.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Delivery Method | In Person |
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| Prerequisite | CPR |
| Category | Personal Trainer |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Group Fitness, Personal Trainer |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Life & Wellness Coaching |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Personal Trainer |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Exercise Physiology, Personal Trainer |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
| Exam Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Personal Trainer, Special Populations |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Category | Indoor Cycling |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Exercise Physiology |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Category | Personal Trainer |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Personal Trainer |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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| Category | Nutrition |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Personal Trainer |
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| Course Material Price | $0.00 |
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| Category | Special Populations |
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