The Fitness Certificate is a three-term program that prepares students to enter the fitness industry. Coursework includes exercise physiology, kinesiology, nutrition, fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and the business aspects of personal fitness training.
Students will be instructed in the Job Analysis Task List of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer certification exam, the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities of the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Instructor certification exam, and the Basic Exercise Standards and Guidelines of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America’s Primary Certification group for fitness leaders. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in the following areas:
Personal Training
Fitness Consultant
Health Club Management
Employee Wellness Education
The certificate includes the foundational courses to start the Exercise Science and Wellness AAS degree.
Information Sessions are scheduled during the term prior to enrollment in the Fitness Technician (FITT) Certificate Program. These sessions provide general information about the profession of personal fitness.
Educational Option Information
This educational option is an: Certificate of Completion
This educational option can be completed: Full-time
This educational option is designed for: Fitness career
Students must be in good physical and psychological health. Students may be asked to provide documentation of a recent physical examination. Many health programs require the student to be able to safely lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with disabilities that may interfere with completing program competencies are advised to contact the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety (HWPS) Office for more information.
Transportation
Students are responsible for their own transportation to off-campus training sites. (i.e. clinical courses at hospitals, internships, etc.)
Some courses are not eligible for Financial Aid. Please check the list here when considering a course.
Educational Opportunities
AAS Degree
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the program are encouraged to apply for certification to earn a nationally recognized personal trainer Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or group exercise certification through organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE). Nationally recognized certification provides an entry-level credential for those seeking gainful employment as Personal Trainers or Fitness Instructors at local health clubs and fitness centers.
For the graduation policy refer to the Graduating From CNM section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.
Ten Year Rule for CTE Courses
Career and technical education courses in this program will qualify for credit for a period of ten academic years. Due to changing technologies, trends, and professional demands, courses completed ten or more years in the past will satisfy program requirements only if they are approved by the instructional school in which they were offered. Cohorted programs may have additional restrictions.
This program’s first term courses are offered in the fall and spring terms only. This may delay a student’s program start date. Please check with an advisor for more information.
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