The Private Trainers Association (PROPTA) was established in 1980 by former Mr. USA, Joe Antouri. After more than a quarter century in the world of fitness as a competitor, personal trainer, and a nutritional counselor, he created an organization consisting entirely of IFBB professionals-- the educational and practical pioneers of training and nutrition-to examine, test, and certify the fitness industry’s elite personal trainers.

The PTA offers certification programs for personal trainers, nutrition specialist, Olympic weight lifting coaches, dance & fitness instructors, and youth and health fitness coaches. The PTA is a World Wide organization recognized as the leader in fitness accreditation, conducting on-going educational seminars all over the world, updating members on the latest industry and educationally relevant information.
The certification program features cutting-edge information with a curriculum that includes human anatomy, physiology, chemistry, kinesiology, microbiology, nutritional science and diet therapy, sport medicine, all aspects of weight training, strength training, and specialty education in the elderly, eating disorders, injury rehabilitation, and medical conditions. The PTA text book is recognized World Wide as the most complete, university level informative reference source, and is updated regularly.
To become certified by the Private Trainers Association you must hold a HS diploma, or an Associate or Bachelors degree, or you must be a competitor and belong to an association like the IFBB, NPC, AAU, ABA, NBA, WABBA, INBA or the PNBA. You must have proof in the form of a card from your association listed above. We will be checking with all the associations for valid ID.

The Private Trainers Association Academy is an intensive 6 week, weekend-only, course with a curriculum divided among practical application training and in-class study comprised of lectures, class discussions, and guest speakers that include IFBB professionals, business managers, nutritionists, lawyers, and doctors affiliated with the Private Trainers Association.

Academy students will benefit from the Private Trainers Association commitment to creating an atmosphere of aptitude, personalization and in-depth education delivered by industry and world-renowned professionals; all in an effort to create trainers with the highest level of academic and practical skills to act as leaders in the health and fitness industry