The 健身专家 certificate program is designed for those who wish to start or build upon a career in the growing fitness industry. Whether you want to start a career in the fitness field or are already working and wish to increase your knowledge and skills, this certificate program can help you achieve your goals.

The program also may benefit those working in other allied health professions who want to include exercise as part of a health and wellness program. People who want to begin their own fitness/personal training business can also benefit from elective courses in entrepreneurship and sports management.

项目的亮点

  • 考试和证书
    After completing this program, you will have foundational knowledge to sit for professional examinations offered by the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Academy of 健康 Professionals, Cooper Institute and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
  • 独一无二的项目
    This is the only program of its kind in the Capital Region. More than 50 percent of the certificate may be completed online.
  • 最先进的设施
    Study in our state-of-the-art exercise physiology lab, and take advantage of three fitness rooms that include Cybex and Lifetime fitness equipment, as well as a new cutting-edge paramount functional trainer and touch screen displays on cardio equipment.
  • 领域经验
    Gain hands-on experience, with placement in local health clubs and fitness facilities.

The certificate is offered through the 健康, Physical 教育 and Exercise Studies Department.

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Exercise 科学 校友 Jacob Carroll and 亚当Fox
“Our goal was to just try to make health and fitness more accessible to people. And when we started out, we weren’t thinking of this as a business.”

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注意: Additional educational requirements and/or certifications may be needed for some careers.

学生 in graduation attire in the classroom
The Center for 职业生涯s and Transfer provides career resources and services and help in identifying your skills and interests and how they connect to career possibilities. Transfer counseling services are also available and a list of transfer agreements are posted.

保持联系

Department or program information:

科琳摩天
HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND EXERCISE STUDIES DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 219

Program admission information:

Guenther Enrollment 服务 Center, Room 223