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Staff is always great, friendly, and professional. I loved the hands-on activities. Facility is great as always!
The instructors were very personable and knowledgeable on the course content. I enjoyed this course very much!
My father told me to, “Come to the Cooper Institute because it's the best around.” I would agree and recommend The Cooper Institute to anyone who asks or that I hire. They have great employees who are well educated and super friendly. The class is well set up and is a great hands-on experience. Job well done!
What I liked best about my experience here - The EXCELLENT skills and tools!!! I SO needed these tools, practical tips, practice coaching, setting some new personal fitness/health goals, meeting new people, meeting the instructors, and LEARNING! This is the best training I’ve had in the Health Coaching arena. Thank you so much.
Wellness coaching has enabled me to empower my clients to make significant changes in their life - such a remarkable job focusing on the necessity of appropriate questioning, timing, and the truth that most people know what they need to do to make a difference. Not only do I feel like I received the best in the field, but when others hear the name Cooper they pay attention.
—Sondra Lewis, CI-CPT Wellness Coach/Certified Personal Trainer
It's clear in each case how much you love, prepare, and live your area of expertise. Not only are you all so well versed in your area, but you were able to pass that information along to us in ways that made learning more enjoyable and effective.
—Scott Douglas, Abilene Fire Department
The experienced lecturers and their personal experience in the field allowed for students to see practical application for the information.
Excellent and highly educated instructors. Great material! Everybody is very helpful and really wants to see you learn and grow as a professional.
Staff is very friendly and informative. I enjoyed how everything was timely and structured.
I have attended many classes with PowerPoint and paper handouts only BUT this class had visual aids, hands-on instructors, and peer participation!
The staff is the best part of the experience! I learned so much about cardiovascular disease and how to prevent it. It’s amazing how simple prevention is and yet many don’t even think about it. I can take the knowledge from the Cooper Institute and help impact others.
With the training and information I received, we were able to improve our Recruit Physical Training Program, maximizing the performance of our personnel.
—Fernando Acuna, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department Lieutenant, Training and Support Services Bureau
I could not get enough of this week and I can't wait to share my knowledge with the world! Knowing that the course is not based on just general data, but actual Cooper research was encouraging. The lecture by Dr. Cooper was amazing!
The live training was an amazing experience in every way - the program was put together perfectly! Our extremely knowledgeable, industry-leading instructors were radiating passion for this industry, lectures were engaging for maximum retention of information, physical activities helped us understand personal training from a hands-on perspective, and practical materials and practice forms were invaluable for efficient learning. Thank you, Cooper Institute for being a huge part of my purpose in life!
After attending the CI live training in June 2010, I left Dallas with a newfound confidence and sense of direction. The live training was an amazing experience in every way - the program was put together perfectly! Our extremely knowledgeable, industry-leading instructors were radiating passion for this industry, lectures were engaging for maximum retention of information, physical activities helped us understand personal training from a hands-on perspective, and practical materials and practice forms were invaluable for efficient learning. I had learned a lot during that time, but most importantly I was inspired to continue reaching for my dream. Cooper Institute showed us how to teach people to achieve a healthy life, which taught me that in the same way ANYTHING else is possible as long as we put our minds to it; furthering my commitment to a career change. Thank you, Cooper Institute for being a huge part of my purpose in life!
—Olivia Hill, CI-CPT, DeCore Fitness Studio, Bryan, TX
The instructors were wonderful! They are very knowledgeable and their passion for the subjects they teach are clearly evident. Had a great experience!
—Jamie Eason
What a wonderful, well structured online learning experience this has been! So many valuable electronic ‘links’ provided in these online sessions. You are gifted, passionate educators who convey a clear vision about health and fitness goal setting, while providing a professional and organized approach for anyone seeking CPT certification. I’m looking forward to my next Cooper Institute fitness course!
—Mark Loyacano
I am sure you have heard this before but I just wanted to say thanks for the videos. They greatly help in understanding the joint movements!
—Harry McCann
I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed Providing Dietary Guidance. I have been gushing about it to my clients and relaying the info to help them toward their goals. Thanks to you and the CI staff for an outstanding job.
—Doug Rice, CPT
This course was offered to me through the Marine Forces Reserve Semper Fit organization, and has been a great experience. I look forward to doing more research on the Cooper Institute and hopefully continue to take classes.
Tonya was fantastic! Getting hands on training, advice, and teaching from a very successful trainer was fabulous! I like her style – she seemed strong, knowledgably, and so incredibly willing to teach.
—Small Group Training Participant
Love all the people at Cooper – very knowledgeable and passionate. Also liked Tonya’s examples of how to maintain, control, and keep clients focused. Like the distinction between small group and group training.
—Small Group Training Participant
The hands on experience at The Cooper Institute is GREAT!
—Small Group Training Participant
I liked everything, it was a great opportunity to learn with people from The Cooper Institute.
—Small Group Training Participant
Practice = Real Life! Tonya Is GREAT!
—Small Group Training Participant
I just wanted to thank you again for the great opportunity to be able attend the soft launch of the Small Group Personal Training certification. What a great experience! I loved how we learned and practiced how to keep our training run smoothly when we have interruptions, tardiness, etc. I have always been impressed with the Cooper Institute.
What a tremendous class -- I'm 63 years young and only THOUGHT I knew how to walk! I'm neither a healthcare nor a fitness professional. I signed up for the class to pick up walking tips. What I received was so much more -- information and practice that will absolutely change the way I walk for fitness! Walking for Wellness is a “bargain.” Please pass along my appreciation to everyone involved in making this class happen. . . I'm heading out for a walk!
I will have the ability to help my friends and family maintain a healthy weight with a proper diet thanks to the Weight Control Strategies course.
The Camp Gladiator mission statement states: “We will positively impact the physical fitness and ultimately the lives of everyone we come in contact with.” Our mission and the product that the Cooper Institute produce go hand in hand. Camp Gladiator Outdoor Fitness has hired and promoted many of our trainers from CI classes as well as CI educated trainers. When we need to find an AMAZING trainer, we look no further than Cooper Institute.
—Amy Pylant – Camp Gladiator
My position requires me to hire only the best talent to represent our company and amazing trainers do not just walk through the door. I only heard positive feedback from trainers regarding The Cooper Institute and high praise for the class curriculum, so I decided to give them a call. Talking with Sue Beckham (Director) I was pleasantly surprised to be invited down to take part of their networking group and have a chance to meet with current and past graduates of the institute. While I was there one person in particular caught my eye, we had a great conversation and set up an interview. I hired Jaclyn immediately and I am happy to say she is an asset to our Frisco location. She even referred a fellow classmate who will be hired once he takes and passes the Cooper CI-CPT certification. Amazing trainers are hard to come by and I feel privileged to be a part of this networking experience. Thanks again Sue!
—Brian Rich, Area Director of Fitness, Texas Family Fitness
