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Focus Personal Training Institute

Vocational school

"Focus Personal Training Institute (FPTI) is a NYS Department of Education licensed and nationally accredited school for personal trainers. Classes are conducted in a private, personal setting with teacher/studio ratios designed for intensive learning. Learning that provides students with the practical and academic tools to succeed as a professional personal trainer.

The curricula is taught by a faculty of elite personal trainers, clinicians and coaches who are committed to technical, ethical and service-oriented excellence. Exclusive curriculum. Elite faculty. First-hand experience. At the Focus Personal Training Institute, we have the professionalism and passion for personal training that makes the difference. The FPTI difference."

Rating
5.0
335 reviews
Monthly Visits
1,402
2025/4
Address
115 W 27th St 11th floor, New York, NY 10001, United States

Extra Info

Title: Personal Training School New York, Certificate Programs – FOCUS


URL Source: http://www.fpti.edu/


Markdown Content:
The Highest Standard

in Personal Training




A nationally accredited school in New York City built and run by trainers, for trainers.


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IT ALL BEGINS WITH FOCUS


The FPTI exclusive curriculum is taught by a faculty of elite personal trainers and coaches dedicated to excellence. Learn hands-on in a private, personal setting with teacher/studio ratios designed for intensive learning.



  • Federal Student Aid for those that qualify & 0% interest payment plans.

  • Earn up to 3 certificates upon graduation, including CPR.

  • The only school that prepare​s ​​you to​ to sit ​for ​the NASM, ACE, ACSM ​and NSCA​ personal trainer certifications.

  • Full and part-time schedules available.


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OUR MISSION:


To educate and develop personal trainers who demonstrate technical proficiency, integrity and professionalism.


WHY FOCUS


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GET READY TO GET WHAT YOU WANT

You’ve always wanted to be a trainer. Now, at FPTI, your dreams can become a reality. Quickly and conveniently.


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GREAT OPTIONS. GREAT INCOME.

Lifetime access to career and placement services. Work for a health club, corporate fitness center, in-home or even online. Choose when you want to train. Full-time, part-time, daytime or evening​.


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IN THE GYM. ON THE FLOOR. REAL TRAINING.

Hands-on training. Countless challenges.

FPTI will be unlike anything you’ve experienced before.


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GREAT DEMAND

​The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects the employment of fitness trainers and instructors will grow much faster than the average for all occupations between 2021 and 2031.​


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NETWORK NOW FOR PLACEMENT TOMORROW

The education you’ll receive at FPTI is just the first step. Industry connections and placement opportunities with top gyms are the second. FPTI delivers both.


START YOUR JOURNEY


Technical knowledge. Hands-on, practical skills. From exercise physiology to injury prevention, FPTI programs prepare you to analyze, prescribe, direct and supervise state-of-the-art fitness programs.

For the school catalog, admissions information, required disclosures, and our Title IX policy, click here.


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PERSONAL TRAINING MASTER COURSE


600 hours



Launch your career with the most in-depth personal trainer education program in the world. Extensive hands-on training will take your skills to the next level.


Title IV Funded / Federal Student Aid available


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PERSONAL TRAINING FOUNDATIONS


150 hours



Do you want to be a personal trainer, but can’t commit full-time? The hands-on Personal Training Foundations program covers everything you need to launch your career as a personal trainer.


Non-Title IV funded/Federal Student Aid not available


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PERSONAL TRAINING ELEMENTS – ONLINE


50 hours



Prepare for your personal trainer certification with this live online certification preparation course. Learn through a blend of self-study along with guidance from an experienced teacher.


Not COE approved / Non-Title IV funded / Federal Student Aid not available


CONTINUING EDUCATION


Take your personal training career to the next level. Learn advanced personal training and nutrition coaching skills designed for experienced personal trainers only.


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ADVANCED CONCEPTS IN PERSONAL TRAINING


300 hours



Obtain critical skills in advanced modalities, functional anatomy, joint pathology, sports performance and business fundamentals. Pre-requisites required.


Not COE approved


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NUTRITION COACHING FOR THE


FITNESS PROFESSIONAL


50 hours



Learn the art and science of nutrition coaching designed specifically for use in a personal training environment. Pre-requisites required.


Not COE approved


MEET SOME OF OUR INCREDIBLE INSTRUCTORS


Our high-calibre motivators are dedicated to empowering you with the confidence and knowledge to achieve your fitness dreams.


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Joe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, The National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.


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Gregory N.


FPTI, NASM-CPT


Gregory is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed School Director


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Michelle H.


NASM-CPT


Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Queens University. In addition to a 10-year nursing career in sports surgery and physical therapy, Michelle is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed Teacher.


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Casey H.


MS, CSCS, FPTI


Casey is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University as well as his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Medical Exercise Specialist certifications.


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Gabriel V.


CSCS, MES, PN, CPT


Gabe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Council on Exercise, Precision Nutrition and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.


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Joseph M.


CSCS, MES,CPT


Joe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, The National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.


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Gregory N.


FPTI, NASM-CPT


Gregory is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He is a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed School Director


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Michelle H.


NASM-CPT


Michelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Queens University. In addition to a 10-year nursing career in sports surgery and physical therapy, Michelle is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and a New York State Licensed Teacher.


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Casey H.


MS, CSCS, FPTI


Casey is a graduate of FPTI’s Personal Training Master Course. He holds a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University as well as his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Medical Exercise Specialist certifications.


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Gabriel V.


CSCS, MES, PN, CPT


Gabe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Council on Exercise, Precision Nutrition and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.


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Joseph M.


CSCS, MES,CPT


Joe is one of FPTI’s Executive Directors and Co-Founders. He holds certifications from The National Strength and Conditioning Association, The National Academy of Sports Medicine and is a Medical Exercise Specialist.


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ACCREDIDATION ANNOUNCEMENT


Focus Personal Training Institute located at 115 West 27th Street, 11th Fl, New York NY, 10001, is applying to become a candidate for reaffirmation of accreditation with the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education.


Persons wishing to make comments should either write to the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education, 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, Georgia 30350, or submit their comments through the Council’s website (www.council.org). Persons making comments must provide their names and mailing addresses.


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PERSONAL TRAINING IS OUR LIFE. IT’S TIME TO MAKE IT YOURS.


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Address: 115 West 27th Street, 11th Floor, NY NY 10001

[email protected]       212-980-8744

Campus Chief Administrator: Joe Masiello, CSCS, MES

[email protected] / 212-574-4653