This certification course prepares students to practice at the management level in the field of fitness.  The course topics include history, membership sales and retention, business skills, managing staff, operational practices, facilities and equipment, budgeting and finance, and other important topics relevant to successful management of a large or small facility. Students who successfully complete the online classroom education and exam will receive their nationally recognized W.I.T.S. Fitness Management Certification. 36 Hours – 36 W.I.T.S. CEC’s 

Textbook Required - details on our website

This 6 session self-paced online course is Open Enrollment for the entire Term.

This 5-module hybrid certification is like no other in the fitness industry. The online virtual lectures are with a top teacher in the field to break down all of the key information to understand exercising and body reactions. Lectures will cover the essentials of group exercise history, music, choreography, safety techniques, as well as basic applied science specifically relating to group strength, cardiovascular, muscular, and flexibility. The in-person practical labs will help you to develop skills for leading any group in an exciting safe routine. The practical labs will expand into skill development for functional training, sports conditioning, circuit, boot camp, dance, step, kickboxing and equipment-based class techniques. 

Required Textbook -details on our website. 

2 Certification Levels – One Price

This 6 Session HYBRID course is Open Enrollment for the entire Term.

All online including the final exam

The most successful fitness professionals know that their clients’ success depends on making significant lifestyle and behavior change. It’s not enough to create an exercise program, but you must also develop a relationship based on trust, understanding, and respect, in which you are able to communicate, motivate, and support your client towards reaching their goals. This class will help you develop the skills to do just that, to be more effective as a personal trainer, and most importantly, to help your clients achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals. This interactive course includes 9 hours of instruction and 2 hours testing; and will teach you the skills of successful coaching and allow you to practice and build confidence in your coaching relationships. 

Requires Textbook

This 6 session self-paced online course is Open Enrollment for the entire term.

All online including the final exam.

This 30-hour certification (30 CECs) is an advanced certification for fitness professionals and other types of health occupations like therapists. You will learn in this challenging exercise course the core essentials of helping clients with specialized chronic illness. You will be able to practically apply the knowledge in programming safe and effective workouts. Nothing is more rewarding than working with the medical community to do great things for people with special medical issues. This MFS Level 1 Certification includes a written core exam and a practical case scenario exam to demonstrate operational safe and effective competency.  

Requires Textbook.

This 6 session self-paced ONLINE course is Open Enrollment for the entire term.

All online including the final exam.  Level 1 – Written Exam | Level 2 – Be a Level 1 CPT & Complete the 20 Hour Internship.

Get the training and education you need to serve the fastest growing fitness population in the US. This course includes 9 hours of ONLINE lecture, 9 hours of ONLINE practical training preparation and test vouchers ($250 value) to test at any of our college approved sites. Passing both exams will award you a Level 1 Older Adult Fitness Specialist Certification. This unique specialist certification provides you with the specific knowledge and practical skills you’ll need for working with older adult clientele. Learn what common ailments and physical conditions are germane to this special population and how to design age appropriate, fun and functional exercise programs. Requires Textbook.

This 6 session self-paced ONLINE course is Open Enrollment for the entire term. 

All online including the final exam

Physical education programs are being cut from school budgets and young people, more than ever, are in need of structured, supervised exercise and fitness programs. This nationally recognized certification course includes – 9 hours of classroom education (online), 9 hours of hands-on practical training (taught over 3 days), and written and practical testing (4 hours total for testing). Students who successfully complete this course will receive their Youth Fitness Certification, and have the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to design effective and appropriate age (7-11yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14-18 yrs) programs for a growing market. 

Requires Textbook -details on our website.

This 6 session self-paced online course is Open Enrollment for the entire term.