Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer - Lake Washington Technical College

Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer from Lake Washington Technical College is a Campus Associate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer AAS degree prepares students for entrepreneurial pursuit or employment as fitness instructors or personal trainers in entry-level to mid-management positions in health and fitness clubs, athletic clubs, strength training gyms, retirement centers, corporate fitness centers, and nonprofit and recreation organizations. The curriculum is designed to help students prepare for the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor, American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer, the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer certification exams. One hundred fifty-four hours of industry-based internship or cooperative work experience is required for program completion. Any developmental coursework a student may be required to complete may increase the program length. Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer AAS degree graduates will: be prepared to obtain an entry-level position in their field demonstrate proficiency at fitness assessment and program design demonstrate Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Communication, Global and Cultural Awareness, and Technical and Information Literacy skills View more details on Lake Washington Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.