This certificate program is designed to present the student with the
knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement a unique medicallybased
fitness model for their future or current clients. This program
teaches the process of conducting a detailed health and fitness
assessment. Students will be able to identify the business
fundamentals of administration, marketing, and management in
personal training. Students will gain information regarding exercise science, kinesiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, neurology,
client testing and assessment, functional anatomy, and exercise
programming. Students will be provided an in-depth examination of
contemporary nutritional topics such as meal plan analysis, functional
food implementation, antioxidants, public nutrition, sports nutrition,
vitamin supplementation, and weight management. Students will learn
appropriate behavioral change modifications and dietary approaches
for different ages and populations and gain a foundation for wellness
nutrition based on current scientific research.
All course materials included. Total cost $4,490. 450 hours.
The course included in this certificate are listed below:
HSX 1981X Personal Fitness Trainer
HSX 1987X Nutrition for Optimal Health
To register, or for more information, contact the Division of Extended Learning at 1-800-NAT-UNIV ext. 8600.
This program is available online.
| HSX1981X | Personal Fitness Trainer |
| HSX1987X | Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, & Sports |
National University is an affiliate of the National University System.