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Fitness and Lifestyle Specialist, 1-yr Certificate

The purpose of this program is to prepare students for various careers in the fitness industry, including personal training, group exercise instruction, coaching and wellness coaching.

45 credits

Program Contacts

Cost

Estimated Cost: $ 8,484

  • Resident Tuition: $ 6,525
  • Technology Fee: $ 630
  • General Student Fees: $ 450
  • Online Course Fee: $ 80
  • Books: $ 669 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
  • Course Fees: $ 60
  • Other Costs / Expenses: $ 70 (Uniform, Lock Room)

Costs provided are estimates only, and may differ depending on course type and/or modality. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

PLO 1 - Administer various basic fitness assessments including the measurement of cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance in gym or health club settings

PLO 2 - Apply and interpret basic algebraic formulas to fitness assessment data and exercise programming

PLO 3 - Demonstrate interpersonal skills in the areas of leadership, motivation, and communication

PLO 4 - Design and demonstrate safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and groups within current fitness industry standards and best practices

PLO 5 - Respond to the needs of a diverse clientele and demonstrate inclusive practices

PLO 6 - Apply basic behavior modification strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change with clients

PLO 7 - Apply basic exercise principles related to applied kinesiology, physiology, injury prevention, conditioning, resistance training, and functional training

PLO 8 - Apply nationally recognized standards for fitness and overall health and communicate the benefits and precautions associated with exercise

PLO 9 - Communicate their scope of practice and role within the health and fitness field and the allied health care system and practice appropriate and ethical professional conduct

Program Requirements

All courses in a program require default grading (completed with a letter grade of C- or better, or Pass) unless specified otherwise below.

General Education

WR 115Introduction to College Composition

4
MTH 020Math Renewal

4
Human Relations - choose one course from list

3-4

WR: See Footnote 1.

MTH: See Footnote 2.

List of accepted Human Relations Courses (EMS 102 or HP 110 are also accepted)

Program Core Courses

Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted.

    FLS 110Coaching Healthy Eating

    2
    FLS 120Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription - Field Techniques

    3
    FLS 130Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning Instruction

    2
    FLS 140Applied Exercise Physiology 1

    3
    FLS 150Techniques of Group Exercise Leadership

    2
    FLS 160Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology

    3
    FLS 170Mental Dynamics of Exercise and Sport

    3
    FLS 185Career Preparation

    3
    FLS 190Injury Prevention and Management

    3

    Complete one of the following:

    May be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.
    HE 161Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    1
    HE 252First Aid

    3
    HE 161: see Footnote 3.

    Complete one of the following:

    Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted. 
    FLS 280Co-op Ed: Fitness

    1-12
    FLS 280ACo-op Ed: Healthy Aging

    1-12
    FLS 280/FLS 280A: complete 4 credits. (instructor approval required for entry)

    Complete one of the following:

    May be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. (except FLS 214 - Pass not accepted)

    FLS 214Physical Exercise and Healthy Aging

    3
    FN 225Nutrition

    4
    HE 250Personal Health

    3
    HE 255Global Health and Sustainability

    4
    HE 275Lifetime Health and Fitness

    3
    ART 288Introduction to Web Design and Social Media

    3
    BA 101ZIntroduction to Business

    4
    BA 223Marketing

    4
    BA 238Sales

    4

    Electives

    Complete two (2) different Physical Education (PE) courses, selected from the following:

    PE 101Cardio Core Conditioning

    1
    PE 104Body Sculpt

    1
    PE 106Yogilates

    1
    PE 107Zumba Fitness

    1
    PE 108Conditioning

    1
    PE 111Group Cycling

    1
    PE 113Fitness Education: Introduction

    1
    PE 117Strength Training

    1
    PE 119Strength Training for Women

    1
    PE 134Tai Chi Chuan

    1
    PE 136Yoga

    1
    PE 137Gentle Yoga

    1

    Footnotes

    1 – Any writing above WR 115 is also accepted

    2 – Any math (MTH/STAT) above MTH 020 is also accepted

    3 – HE 161: students with a current CPR Certification may substitute the CPR requirement. Contact Program Coordinator for details

    Notes

    Certifications

    The FLS program is an ACE, American Council on Exercise, educational partner, such that the FLS curriculum aligns with ACE. Thus, students are better prepared to sit for the following certifications:

    - ACE Health Coach
    - Group Fitness Instructor
    - Personal Trainer

    Students can receive discounts on exams and study materials.

    Sample Term Planner

    Fitness & Lifestyle Specialist Sample Term Planner

    *Subject to change. Connect with an academic advisor to create an individualized academic planner.