Fitness Specialist

Program Design

Fitness specialists typically work for organizations such as universities, health clubs, professional gymnasiums, resorts, country clubs and hospitals. They work with individuals and groups to help improve clients’ fitness levels. Before designing an exercise program, fitness specialists assess the physical condition of the participants. They lead warm-up and cool-down activities as well as full conditioning programs for their clients.  A fitness specialist also motivates and educates clients in health and fitness.  In addition to exercise duties, a  fitness specialist also performs administrative work, which may include leading tours of fitness facilities, registering new members, monitoring the front desk, writing articles or supervising exercise rooms. Students who complete this program are also eligible to sit for national personal training certification exams.

Curriculum

Fitness Specialist courses are offered in the regular semester and in an 8 week accelerated format. All of the credits in the certificate program can be used to fulfill requirements for the Associate Degree in Health and Exercise Science for students who wish to pursue advanced study. Students should consult with an advisor to discuss course requirements and prerequisites.