UTRGV Continuing Education has partnered with World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.) to offer a comprehensive Personal Trainer Certification program that offers students the latest knowledge in a range of fitness training topics. Taught over a 5-week period, this course includes 15 hours of lecture in topics including anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, legal and safety issues, as well as 15 hours of hands-on practical fitness labs covering exercise prescription, fitness testing, health assessment, using fitness equipment, role-playing drills, presentation skills, and mastering the art and science of personal training.