Fitness Specialist, Certificate

Program Details

Semester 1

• PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education Credits: 3
• PEH 141 - First Aid Credits: 2
• PEA 187 - Weight Training I Credits: 1
• PEH 102 - Health Credits: 3
• PEA 144 - Physical Fitness and Condition Credits: 2
• MKT 110 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3

Semester 2

• PEC 122 - Intro Anat & Phys for Coaching Credits: 1
• PEH 190 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 2
• PEH 266 - Leadership Tech Fitness Prog Credits: 3
• BUS 148 - Small Business Management Credits: 3
• PEH 262 - Wellness Prog/Planning/Organiz Credits: 3
• Select 3 credits from Option 1 Credits: 3

Total Credits Required to Complete this Award - 29

Fixed Costs

Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$215.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs

Approximate total cost for the program: $6,858.50**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

• Students will be able to personal training, sports training, wellness coaching, and facility management.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?

• Operate and maintain fitness/exercise equipment
•  Demonstrate proper techniques on various types of fitness/exercise equipment.
  
• Must have proper physical abilities to perform physical demonstrations.
  
• Apply knowledge of physiological principles of exercise and fitness.
  
• Be able to identify individual’s fitness needs.
  
• Demonstrate appropriate business skills to manage a fitness facility.
  
• Organize, schedule, and teach exercise classes, fitness classes, and personal training classes.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?

• The work hours could be early morning, late nights, and weekends.
  
• You will be working with all kinds of ages and abilities. 

Program Competencies

1. Identify various personal training assessments.
2. Write exercise prescriptions for clientele. 
   
3. Demonstrate proper use of fitness and exercise equipment.
4. Apply knowledge of physiological principles.
5. Communicate effectively in a fitness business setting. 
6. Apply business skills to the fitness industry. 

Nondiscrimination Statement

It is the policy of Des Moines Area Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.  

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