Overview
The Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate prepares students to develop safe fitness programs focused on health maintenance for healthy individuals. Graduates may be employed by health clubs, fitness centers, or wellness centers. Job activities may include fitness testing, identifying risk factors, conducting individual and group exercise programs, counseling clients in behavior modification, and designing individualized fitness programs.
Graduates are prepared to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certified Personal Trainer exam.
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Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Take the American Council on Exercise Certified Physical Trainer exam. Graduates who earn the ACE certification may be employed by health clubs, fitness centers, or wellness centers.
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Personal Trainer
- Fitness Instructor
Graduate Employment Outlook
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow by 14 percent through 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. As businesses, government, and insurance organizations continue to recognize the benefits of health and fitness programs for their employees, incentives to join gyms or other types of health clubs are expected to increase the need for fitness trainers and instructors.
$22/hour (median pay)
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
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Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate (PFTC)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXS 151 | Principles of Exercise Assessment and Prescription | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 2 | ||||
| EXS 152 | Exercise Programming | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
• This curriculum displays only course numbers without the added letter.
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