Health Club Technician Certificate
Program Number:
901091
Certificate
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The Fitness/Health Club Specialist Certificate qualifies people for employment as personal trainers, fitness instructors and activity directors in health clubs and recreational centers. The certificate requires one-year for completion and consists of 17 credits. Students are prepared to take certifications for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) upon completion of this certificate.
This certificate compliments the material covered in the Recreation Management Program and is open to students enrolled in that program as well as Liberal Studies/ Transfer students wishing to pursue degrees and/or careers in sports medicine, physical therapy or related fields. Individuals already working in the field who have three years of fitness-industry direct experience, or five years, post-high school, full-time work experience are also eligible for acceptance into this certificate program.
Admissions
Certificate Eligibility
To earn a certificate, you need to apply for admission. A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate. No more than 50% of the certificate credits may be through advanced standing.
Online Certificate Application
Create an ApplyWeb account and follow the instructions to complete the Online Certificate Application. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by credit card, debit card or electronic check) with your application. Applicants may submit more than one certificate application per term using the Online Certificate Application; the same fees apply for each additional application.
Paper Certificate Application
You can request a paper application from the Enrollment Center at (608) 246-6210. Submit the $15 non-refundable fee (payable by check or money order) with your application. Effective January 1, 2011, the non-refundable paper certificate application fee will be $20. Please note: using a paper application can delay the processing of your admission application additional two weeks.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Employment
Graduation Requirements:
A grade of C or better is required in each course to award the certificate.
Career Potential:
- Health Club Technician
- Personal Trainer
- Activity Director
- Fitness Instructor
Last Modified: June 20, 2011