Physical Fitness Trainer Certification Courses Made Available on SKYPE One on One or Groups.

Leading Certification Agency For Fitness and Nutrition Trainers The Personal Trainers Association "PROPTA" Inaugurates Face to Face Based Distance Learning Program via SKYPE.

Los Angeles, CA, May 21, 2011 -- The Personal Trainers Association (PROPTA), a leading certification body for fitness training professionals worldwide, has announced the launch of a new distance learning program utilizing the free Internet phone service Skype.

Courses offered by Los Angeles based PROPTA lead to certification as a Personal Trainer or Nutrition Consultant. The study program itself is recognized and approved by the California State Government Bureau for Private Post Secondary Education and is also GI Bill approved for inclusion in veterans training programs.

The Personal Trainers Association is the only education agency Officially Endorsed by the Largest Fitness and Bodybuilding league in the world the IFBB PRO league.

Courses cover subjects such as biomechanics, muscle and skeletal structure, kinesiology, anatomy and physiology, the nervous and cardiovascular systems and aerobic training among others.

"We are pleased to be able to now offer this coursework over the Internet," says Joe Antouri, president of PROPTA. "Skype allows us to broaden our reach and bring new career opportunities to the heartland at no extra cost. With live connections between learners, teachers and program directors—including real-time demonstrations and discussion along with practical application of course content—learners are taking to it in a big way."

"And for many, it is proving to be a pathway to owning their own businesses within a rapidly growing industry," notes Antouri.

Designed with input from training and nutrition experts at leading universities, both main certification programs can be completed in as little as a 3 weeks. Varying levels of certification are also offered.

"Our global network of affiliates allows us to offer the same quality coursework in a variety of languages, and to single individuals or groups," adds Antouri. A former holder of bodybuilding's coveted Mr. USA title and a longtime advocate of fitness and health, he has been instrumental in designing the PROPTA certification program from its inception.

For more information on the Personal Trainers Association and its programs visit their website at http://www.personaltrainerscertification.com or phone them at (800) 317-3577.

"Our global network of affiliates allows us to offer the same quality coursework in a variety of languages,

Contact:
Joe Antouri
Personal Trainers Association
3835 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd #199
West Lake Village, CA. 91362
818-766-3317
info@propta.com
http://personaltrainerscertification.com

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