Non-credit Certificate Program
(Online)
The Online Advantage
PFT Certificate
The Online Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training Program will allow students from around the world to fit courses into their busy work and home schedules, go on-line wherever they are, and complete the certificate and optional internship assignment within five months.
Targeted students include individuals seeking an exciting new career in the emerging field as a fitness professional, for established personal trainers looking to update your skills with the most current research and techniques available, and for allied health and medical professionals from all fields including physical therapists, athletic trainers, chiropractors, physicians, wellness consultants, physical education teachers, and registered dietitians seeking to broaden their careers to become full or part-time personal trainers. The outlook is very good for people interested in careers in the fitness industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau publication Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment for personal trainers is expected to increase 44% from 2002 to 2012.
Why Online Learning?
- Online distance learning provides flexibility for today's busy professional-courses and technical support are available 24/7 at a location of your choice.
- On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction with experts and instructors in the field of personal training, fitness management, nutrition, human movement, and the exercise sciences.
- Learning occurs in a user-friendly environment and is accessible to participants with little or no computer experience.
- Online courses give you the knowledge and tools you need to stay ahead in today's rapidly changing professional marketplace.
- Online education allows students to access their courses from anywhere there is an Internet connection even if you are traveling on business or on vacation.
- Flexibility: Students can attend class in the comfort and convenience of their own home, office, library, or Internet cafe and complete assignments after breakfast, during lunch, late at night, while on vacation, or any time that is convenient for the student.
- Cost-effective: expenses related to facilities, travel, and non-productive time is reduced.
- Students earn a Professional Certificate from an accredited institution.
- An Optional Elective Internship opportunity for a practical learning experience with fitness professionals nationally or internationally.
- Class sizes are limited and courses are designed to enhance interaction between instructors and students.