Fitness Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
Program Details
The Fitness Specialist Certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to become Personal Trainers and/or Group Fitness Instructors. All courses used to satisfy the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. (RG 8767)
Additional Requirements
NoFitness Specialist Pathways
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the NASM-CPT and AFAA-GFI exams.
- Utilize universal risk management strategies.
- apply fundamental science of kinesiology to assess, design, implement, and lead fitness programs for individuals and groups in a diverse population.