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Online Fitness Specialist Degrees

Training as a fitness specialist will prepare you to work with people to improve their level of fitness, strength, and flexibility. You can work as a personal trainer or as a group instructor. A fitness diploma or degree program will equip you to enter a rising market for fitness workers.

Fitness specialist training program

Your training will cover many aspects of fitness. Programs vary to some degree by school, but you can expect to study core topics such as

• Fitness and nutrition
• Strength, flexibility, and endurance.
• Weight control and diet
• Group exercise routines

You may also study specialized subjects such as Pilates or Yoga.

If you aspire to work as a personal trainer you will require to be certified. You will need a high school diploma, a certificate in cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and to pass certification exams. There is at present no similar requirement for group instructors.

Fitness specialist salaries and employment outlook

In May 2004, fitness specialists in the organizations employing most fitness workers earned the following median salaries

• Recreation $28,670
• Schools and instruction $22,320
• Social organizations $20,530

There were around 205,000 jobs in 2004 with many jobs being part-time and workers holding several jobs at different clubs or with private clients.

Online Degrees in Fitness Specialist

PCDI

What Professional Career Development Institute began by offering just one professional real estate appraisal course in 1987 has grown so large that it is now divided into two divisions: John Madison High School for high school programs and Ashworth College for all its higher and continuing education course offerings. More than 50 career programs are featured at PCDI including everything from jewelry repair to carpentry to sports psychology to writing children's books. more

Fitness Specialist Degrees Offered:
  • Fitness Specialist

    This in-depth home study course is for aspiring fitness experts. You’ll receive a broad background in the fundamentals of staying in shape and keeping others fit and healthy as well. You’ll learn the kind of knowledge and skills used by health club managers, aerobics instructors, corporate wellness directors, personal trainers, and other professionals in fitness careers.

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Ashford University

For almost 100 years, Ashford University has been providing the residents of Clinton, Iowa with the training they need to earn their bachelors or masters degrees in a variety of specialties. Over time, Ashford has grown and now has the capability to offer students around the world access to three Bachelors programs and two Masters programs online. more

Fitness Specialist Degrees Offered:
  • Organizational Management - Physical Education

    Students with a Bachelor's degree in Organizational Management with a concentration in Physical Education have a unique combination of management skills and an understanding of physical education. Courses cover topics including physical education history, philosophy, professional career options, and introduction to the sport sciences. These combined with the management development classes qualify graduates for work in education, sports, human resources and more.

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A.T. Still University of Health Sciences

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences includes four universities that offer graduate-level degrees based on the principles of osteopathic medicine. While A.T. Still University's campus-based programs offer students a traditional learning environment, the flexibility of their online campus programs are most enticing to those already employed in the health care field. more

Fitness Specialist Degrees Offered:
  • Health Education

    The Doctor of Health Education degree prepares students to become practitioners and leaders in health profession education. The D.H.Ed is a 9 to 15 course program depending upon the student's previous educational background and includes the applied dissertation. Students are challenged to examine the current state of healthcare education and their roles and responsibilities in its future. Graduates are innovative educators and recognized for their excellence in policy development, program design, management, implementation, and evaluation of local issues.

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ChathamOnline

ChathamOnline is the web-based campus of Chatham College. Founded in 1869, Chatham College is dedicated to enabling its graduates to make an impact on the world around them. Graduates of Chatham College leave with a social consciousness, an awareness and understanding of the environment, an interest in public service, the ability to communicate effectively, and a strong grounding in liberal arts and science education. more

Fitness Specialist Degrees Offered:
  • Health (MEd)

    The Master's degree in health (Med) is designed to prepare working health care professionals to move into an education career. This program combines adult learning theory with health education practices appropriate to a variety of audiences and settings. Students use a variety of learning styles and methodologies to gain hands-on experience. This 36-credit post-professional degree program creates graduates who are competitive in all areas of education and academics.

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Most Requested Programs for Liberal Arts

A degree in liberal arts can provide the basis for career advancement as it trains students to write effectively and think analytically while also allowing them to explore the nature of the various liberal arts fields of study. For more information on online liberal arts degrees, review our program listing and decide which path is right for you.

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