The Physical Fitness certificate program offers instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular and strength training, personal training and instruction, and fitness facilities operations.

In addition, the program provides students an opportunity to achieve the ACE Personal Trainer Certification, a nationally recognized credential. Classroom training and on-site experiences are provided.

After completing the program requirements, students are qualified for employment as group exercise instructors, personal trainers or fitness instructors at health and fitness clubs, and community organizations or other fitness facilities.

 Physical Fitness  Certificate

          Program Advisor: Sherry Scheer, 413-236-4511

The Physical Fitness certificate program offers instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular and strength training, personal training and instruction, and fitness facilities operations.  

 In addition, the program provides students an opportunity to achieve the ACE Personal Trainer Certification, a nationally recognized credential. Classroom training and on-site experiences are  provided.

After completing the program requirements, students are qualified for employment as group exercise instructors, personal trainers or   fitness instructors at health and fitness clubs, and community  organizations or other fitness facilities.

  GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits and the additional requirements shown below and in the next column.  

                                                                                                                   
                                                       
                                                 
SUGGESTED BLOCK FOR PROGRAM COMPLETION

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in one year. The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student's individual needs.