Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement

The Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement is a comprehensive certification that prepares students in the field of personal training, group fitness, exercise leadership and a variety of career opportunities in fitness. The diverse curriculum taught in the certificate includes courses that specialize in principles of anatomy, physiology of movement, energy pathways, cardiorespiratory system, biomechanics, motor learning, fitness assessment, nutrition and weight management.  The courses also prepare students with exercise leadership principles for various methods of communication and learning styles along with how to develop class engagement and motivation. The courses prepare the students for industry driven standards and future exam certifications in personal training with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and an exam certification in Group Fitness with Athletics and Fitness Association of America.  These certifications are accepted nationally in the world of fitness and exercise leadership.