Certificate Benefits

Benefits of the Online Professional Certificate in Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults program:

• Guidance, instruction, and interaction from outstanding instructors that hold either a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in exercise science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, nutrition or an exercise science-related degree.
• Optional Field Internship Course: Students that enter the program have three unique internship options.
• Obtain a professional college certificate from an accredited institution.
• College courses provide CECs or CEUs for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, physical therapists, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, RD’s, chiropractors and for those fitness and health professionals seeking re-certification, re-licensure, or career advancement.
• Cost-effective: expenses related to facilities, travel, and non-productive time is reduced.
• Control and flexibility: online education allows students to complete course work at their own pace.
• Easy access: online education allows students to access their education from anywhere there is an Internet connection.
• Advanced education for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, physical therapists, RD's, athletic trainers, fitness managers, nurses, and chiropractors.
• Networking opportunities with industry experts, medical professionals, professors, researchers, and business leaders in the industry.
• Begin the Courses/Program at ANY TIME!:  Each course within the Senior Fitness Training program is offered in an OPEN ENROLLMENT Format.  This means students can register at any time, and once logged in they have 8 weeks to complete the course(s) they registered for (students can complete a course before the 8 week deadline).  In addition, students have 1 full year to complete all the required courses, but typically students complete the coursework within 10 weeks.
• This program is offered in partnership with the Aquatic Exercise Association, Healthyways:  SilverSneakers, the International Council on Active Aging, the Senior Fitness Association, the National Posture Insitute.  Each organization provide students with educational, membership and national certification exam opportunities. 
• Included with the certificate program registration, students will receive complimentary access to receive the National Posture Institute’s Certified Resistance Training Professional™ (RTP™) designation.