Why choose AAPT? Because we’re the only school to include NASM exam preparation in our curriculum and the NASM exam fee in our tuition. Get three certificates in three months for one price: the AAPT Certificate and two NASM Certifications after you pass the NASM exam. AAPT’s hands-on curriculum combines equal amounts of classroom and practical instruction, conducted on-site with our experienced faculty. This style of learning enables students to develop confidence and aptitude in not only the science and business of personal training, but also in the everyday, practical aspects of the job. First US Personal Trainer School to Receive US Department of Education Recognition In 2011, AAPT became the first US personal training school to receive US Department of Education recognition as a nationally accredited institution and continues to lead the charge toward higher standards and better opportunities in fitness education.