Exercise Specialist ESS.S.CRT
One-year Technical Certificate - 31 Credit Hours
Division: Health Sciences
Department: Exercise Science
Effective as of Fall 2023
What is the program about?
The Exercise Specialist certificate is designed to provide necessary knowledge and skills for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. Students acquire knowledge and skills in exercise science with the goal of being able to administer basic fitness assessments and health risk appraisals. Additionally, students acquire current information on exercise, nutrition and wellness and prepare to sit for and successfully pass a national certification exam. Students must pass all ENS courses with a grade of C or better.
Program Outcomes
- Develop effective and safe exercise programs to meet clients' personal fitness goals.
- Conduct valid and reliable basic fitness assessments and basic health risk appraisals related to exercise programming.
- Demonstrate locating and applying current information on sound practices in achieving and maintaining fitness.
Career Opportunities
Students completing the certificate program will find careers in many types of fitness centers (YMCA, Recreation Centers, local fitness facilities and corporate fitness) and will be employed as fitness staff, personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
Credentials
Students will be prepared to take national certification exams.
