Complete the Master Fitness Trainer Course and become your unit's physical readiness expert. Four weeks of exercise science, program design, and injury prevention that produce the Army's fitness leaders.
The Exercise Science phase builds the academic foundation every Master Fitness Trainer needs. Students learn human anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology — the science of how the body moves, adapts, and responds to physical stress.
Nutrition science covers macronutrient balance, hydration strategies, and performance fueling. Injury prevention training teaches students to identify risk factors, recognize overtraining symptoms, and implement corrective strategies before soldiers get hurt.
Written examinations test comprehension of exercise science fundamentals. Students who cannot demonstrate mastery of the scientific principles will not advance to Program Design.
Program Design is where the science becomes practical. Students apply everything from Phase 1 to build real physical readiness training programs tailored to specific unit missions and individual soldier needs.
Each student must conduct a fully evaluated PRT session, demonstrating proper exercise selection, cueing, safety standards, and the ability to coach soldiers through correct movement patterns. Teaching ability matters as much as knowledge.
The capstone requires designing a complete unit fitness program that addresses mission-specific physical demands, presents a progressive and periodized training plan, and accounts for injury prevention and recovery.
MFT classes run throughout the fiscal year at Fort Moore and various installations. Contact your training NCO for the most current class dates. Source: U.S. Army Physical Fitness School.
| Class | Report Date | Graduation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| MFT 01-26 | 13 Jan 2026 | 06 Feb 2026 | Fort Moore, GA |
| MFT 02-26 | 24 Feb 2026 | 20 Mar 2026 | Fort Moore, GA |
| MFT 03-26 | 06 Apr 2026 | 01 May 2026 | Fort Moore, GA |
| MFT 04-26 | 08 Jun 2026 | 03 Jul 2026 | Fort Moore, GA |
| MFT 05-26 | 10 Aug 2026 | 04 Sep 2026 | Fort Moore, GA |
Written exams, evaluated PRT sessions, and a complete program design capstone. The science is the standard.
Every failure at MFT has a type. We built a fix for each one.
Anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology are the backbone of the written exam. If you can't name the muscles or explain energy systems, you won't pass Phase 1.
Periodization, progressive overload, and mission-specific programming are all tested. You need to build a complete unit PRT plan from scratch.
Your evaluated PRT session is pass/fail. If you can't cue exercises, command a formation, and coach proper movement patterns, you're done.
Muscles, joints, planes of movement, and biomechanics are foundational. Study anatomy before you arrive or you'll spend the entire course catching up.
MFTs are the unit's ACFT experts. If you can't analyze each event, identify weaknesses, and prescribe corrective training, your soldiers will suffer.
Overuse injuries destroy readiness. MFTs must identify risk factors, implement prehab, and modify training before soldiers break down.
Key Takeaway: MFT is an academic and practical course, not a physical gut-check. The soldiers who fail are those who arrive without studying exercise science fundamentals. Read FM 7-22 cover to cover, study basic anatomy, and practice leading PRT sessions before you report.
Train the Trainer — Build the Force
I am the Master Fitness Trainer. I am my commander's principal advisor on physical readiness. I possess the knowledge of exercise science and the skill to design training programs that build combat-ready soldiers.
I will lead from the front in every training session. I will hold myself to the highest physical standard because my soldiers deserve nothing less. I will prevent injuries through intelligent programming and protect the fighting strength of my unit.
I am the standard. I train the trainers. I build the force.
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