This program is designed to prepare students with the
knowledge base to easily transition to college or be prepared for a
career in sports, fitness, or healthcare field. Entry-level
hands-on skills will enable students to become certified in
strength training, sit for the group fitness certification test,
and also to test to become a student athletic trainer
aide.
Skills Learned:
- Use physical therapy, injury recognition, and sports specific
training to rehabilitate the physically active.
- Coach and motivate patients, athletes and clients using
advanced exercise equipment and techniques.
- Teach the importance of total fitness through the proper use of
nutrition and exercise.
- Sit for the group fitness certification test, and also test to
become a student athletic trainer aide.
Potential Careers:
- Fitness Trainer/Coach
- Athletic Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist
- Physical Therapist's Assistant
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Strength Conditioning Specialist
- Sports Psychologist
Further Education:
Certifying Exam for group fitness instructor, personal trainer,
specialty instructor-spinning, Pilates Or...
Two- or four-year technical degree in aspects of the medical
field, including physical, occupational or recreational therapist
assistant, massotherapy, sports & fitness management, sports
medicine, exercise physiology, physical education/health teacher,
athletic trainer, nutrition & exercise science.