We strive to provide professional development opportunities for the Rutgers Community. At Recreation, we hire certified instructors and personal trainers to be part of our Fitness Specialist Team. All students who attend certifications will be considered for employment and eligible for mentorship opportunities.
Join Rutgers Recreation at an in-person NASM – CPT Course Certification
Date: February 18th — April 29th (10 weeks: 1 classes per week)
Day: Tuesdays // Time: 5:30pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Rutgers Recreation – Werblin Rec. Center (656 Bartholomew Road, Piscataway, NJ 08854)
Registration Deadline: February 12, 2025
This live course covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified personal trainer through NASM.
Discounted Price!
NASM Study Materials and CPT Exam valued at $1299
Rutgers Affiliate discount= $800 ($499 discount!)
Non-Rutgers Affiliate discount= $900 ($399 discount!)
NASM – Personal Trainer Certification Course
This live course covers the practical knowledge and skills needed to become a certified personal trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Day/Date/Time: Tuesdays/ February 18th — April 29, 2025/5:30-7:30PM (10 classes: 1 class per week, class will not meet on 3/18)
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/recregistration
Registration Deadline: February 12, 2025 Fitness
Rutgers Affiliate discount= $800 ($499 discount!)
Non-Rutgers Affiliate discount= $900 ($399 discount!)
(Discounted Price! The NASM Study Materials and CPT Exam valued at $1299)
If you have questions pertaining to the certification course, please contact Braily Bernaber at braily.bernaber@rutgers.edu
SPINNING ® Instructor Certification
This certification is the most comprehensive and widely recognized indoor cycling training program. This comprehensive course covers all the practical knowledge and skills to become a certified Spinning® instructor and lead your own classes
Day/Date/Time: Saturday /February 15, 2025/ 9:30am – 6:30pm
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/spincertS25
Deadline: February 13th, 2025
If you have questions pertaining to the certification course, please contact Stacy Trukowski at Stacytr@rutgers.edu
SPINPower® STRONGER WORKSHOP
This workshop highlights the strength foundation principle giving you strategies to turbocharge your rides. Spinning and SPINPower® instructors will learn advanced methods to boost strength needed to pedal with more power, specifically within a cadence range of 60–80 RPM. Learn to lead your class to achieve a new level of fitness, using resistance. Lecture, practical application and ending with a ride.
Day/Date/Time: Sunday /February 16, 2025/ 9:30am – 1:30pm
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/Spincec2025
If you have questions pertaining to the certification course, please contact Stacy Trukowski: Stacytr@rutgers.edu
Watt's Your Power WORKSHOP
This course is designed to demystify power by learning the concept of power, how it is measured, and why. You will establish your Personal Spinning® Threshold (PST) using the SPINPower® test protocol and will learn how to teach it to your students as well. By educating your participants on understanding their individual power thresholds, you will empower them to manage their intensity more effectively, leading to better workout outcomes.
Day/Date/Time: Sunday /February 16, 2025/ 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Sonny Werblin Recreation Center
Register here: https://go.rutgers.edu/Spincec2025
If you have questions pertaining to the certification course, please contact Stacy Trukowski at Stacytr@rutgers.edu
