Fitness Trainer, Certificate

Certificate—30 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1279

This program is designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness. This program prepares students to pass national certifying exams and gain entry-level employment in the fitness field. The program coursework emphasizes the analysis of human movement (muscular/skeletal), theoretical applications and methodologies of physical activity. As Americans have become more conscious of their health by being proactive through fitness, the need of fitness trainers has dramatically increased. People need a trusted professional to assess their fitness level, assist with setting goals, design an appropriate fitness program, and motivate them to complete the program and achieve their goals.

Required Career Courses

27 credit hours as follows:

PEH-160	Fundamentals of Human Movement	3
PEH-161	Fitness Methodology	4
PEH-162	Fitness Testing	3
PEH-163	Fitness Programming	3
PEH-164	Exercise for Special Populations	3
PEH-165	Fitness Business Skills & Promotion	3
PEH-172	Nutrition for Today	3
PEH-175	Small Group Fitness Training	2
REC-101	Rec Therapy and Sport Management	3

Electives

Select 3 credit hours from the following:

BIO-115	Anatomy and Physiology	5
IMS-115	Microsoft Office I	3
PEH-120	Introduction to Body/Mind Fitness	1
PEH-122	Yoga Basics and Beyond	1
PEH-138	Cardiovascular Conditioning	1
PEH-140	Weight Training	1
PEH-170	First Aid	3
PEH-171	A Healthy Lifestyle and You	3
REC-124	Sport/Recreation Facility Management	3

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (13 credit hours)

PEH-160	Fundamentals of Human Movement	3
PEH-161	Fitness Methodology	4
PEH-162	Fitness Testing	3
REC-101	Rec Therapy and Sport Management	3

Semester 2 (11 credit hours)

PEH-163	Fitness Programming	3
PEH-164	Exercise for Special Populations	3
PEH-165	Fitness Business Skills & Promotion	3
PEH-175	Small Group Fitness Training	2

Semester 3 (6 credit hours)

PEH-172	Nutrition for Today	3
___-___	Elective	3

Gainful Employment Disclosures – 2019

Program Name: Fitness Trainer - Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in 12 months.
This program will cost $6,300 if completed within normal time.  There may be additional costs for living expenses. These costs were accurate at the time of posting, but may have changed.

Of the students who completed this program within normal time, the typical graduate leaves with N/A* of debt.
*Fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time. This number has been withheld to preserve the confidentiality of the students.

The following States do not have licensure requirements for this profession: Illinois
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions please click here: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/