The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program is designed to prepare students for employment as personal trainers and fitness instructors and a career in the rapidly-expanding health and fitness industry. Students will gain academic knowledge and fitness skills through the required coursework, as well as develop the skills necessary to apply this knowledge in a vocational setting.

The certificate is designed to be completed in one calendar year for students who attend full-time and may lead to immediate employment opportunities. The curriculum has been designed to equip the student with the scientific background, both theoretical and practical, to successfully customize fitness programs that include education and guidance on nutrition, weight control, cardiovascular conditioning, and resistance training.