Certificate Program Benefits
Program Coordinators - Our certificate program coordinators are leading experts, national
presenters, and instructors in the health and fitness industry that will
support their students and will serve as valuable resources and mentors.
Instructor Guidance – You benefit from ongoing guidance, instruction, and interaction from
instructors who hold either a master's or doctoral degree in exercise physiology,
kinesiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, nutrition, or other exercise
science related fields.
Obtain Continuing Education
Credits/Units (CEC’s/CEU’s) - Courses will provide advanced education and CEC's or CEU's, for personal trainers, group fitness
instructors, physical therapists, RD's, athletic trainers, nurses, and
chiropractors seeking recertification or career
advancement. The following organizations have recognized our programs for continuing education credits/units: The Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association (ADA), The American Senior Fitness Association (SFA), The Health and Fitness Professionals Association (HFPA), The National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF), The National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT), and The National Strength Professionals Association (NSPA).
Practical Field Internship Elective
Course - One of the unique benefits of several of our certificate programs
is the opportunity for you to practice your skills in a health and fitness
setting through an optional field internship course.
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Complete Learning Experience - Courses are designed to enhance interaction
between instructors and students. Chat rooms, discussion questions, email, and
the phone are used to facilitate discussions. Courses may include the use of
supplemental materials such as video/audio tapes, DVDs, and CDs. Team and individual projects and small group
discussions are used to help students share their teaching, educational, and
professional experiences with each other as part of the learning process.
National Organizations – Many of the nation’s
leading health and fitness organizations have partnered to provide students
with educational, membership, and national certification exam
opportunities. The following national
organizations are our partners: the American Council of Exercise (ACE), the
International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, the American Senior Fitness
Association (SFA), the Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Healthy Moms Fitness,
Health Club Managers, IDEA Health and Fitness Association, Personal Fitness Professional (PFP), and the Women’s
Health Foundation.