Program Coordinator:  David Flench, MBA, ACSM/HFS

The Online Professional Certificate in Fitness Management was developed to establish an industry standard in fitness management education for allied health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, fitness managers, and entrepreneurs that wish to establish a successful business model and fitness operation. 

The certificate prepares students to implement successful business systems in the following settings:  private and commercial health clubs, medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness centers, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, YMCA’s, JCC’s, college/university centers, recreational settings, and corporate fitness centers.  A unique aspect of the program is the optional field internship experience which enables students to practice fitness management concepts in a real life health and fitness setting.  

Certificate Structure   Module 1: Course 1: Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Fitness Course 2: Financial Principles and Business Concepts     Module 2:   Course 3: Marketing, Sales and Customer Service Management Course 4: Fitness Management and Business Administration     Module 3:   Course 5: Optional Elective - Field Internship in Fitness Business Management

Certificate Format

The certificate program's required four core courses, including the optional field internship elective have been designed to be completed in as little as three months or students have up to one year if necessary.  

• The On-line Certificate program format has been designed to be taken in two consecutive modules. 
• Students may elect to enroll in courses one at a time, as they are offered.
• Students are provided with 8 weeks of access per course.
• Courses are offered in an OPEN ENROLLMENT format, meaning students can register and begin courses at any time.