Fitness Instructor Training Certificate
Total Cost of Fitness Instructor Training Certificate
(in-district) $3,742.00
Credit Hours to Complete: 24
Semesters to Complete: 2
The Fitness Instructor Training (FIT) Certificate prepares you for a career in personal training, exercise training, strength and conditioning, or life coaching if you do not wish to pursue a two-year Associates degree in Health Fitness Education and/or you already have a degree and wish to get certified as a personal trainer in one year's time.
The program uses material from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and other national governing bodies. So, as you complete your coursework, you'll also be preparing for your choice of national certifications. The majority of our students successfully complete one or more of these certifications by the time their coursework is finished. See FIT certificate curriculum.
All of the courses in the FIT Certificate can be applied to the Associate in Applied Science degree in Health and Fitness Education.
What you need to know about getting your FIT Certificate (CIP 310501)
| Occupation and Occupational Profile Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1193 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 27-2021 |
| Coaches and Scouts | 27-2022 |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 39-9031 |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Books and supplies | $1,081.59 |
| Total Expenses | $1,581.59 |
| in-district | out-of-district | out-of-state | international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $2,160.00 | $6,212.40 | $7,592.88 | $7,592.88 |
| Additional FIT Certificate Costs | $1,581.59 | $1,581.59 | $1,581.59 | $1,581.59 |
| Program Total | $3,742.00 | $7,793.99 | $9,174.47 | $9,174.47 |
| Completers in FY11 | 8 |
|---|---|
| Proportion Completing in Normal Time | 0.0% |
| Type of Loan | Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| Title IV Loans | $- |
| Private Loans | $- |
| Institutional Payments | $- |
Contact:
Department Chair: (815) 455-8534
Additional information:
- All of the courses in the FIT Certificate can be applied to the Health and Fitness Education AAS.
- Course Schedules
Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).
Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.
Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.
Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.
See additional information about international student costs.