Program Start:
- Domestic students may start this program in any quarter.
- International students must start in fall quarter in order to remain visa compliant.
Additional International Student recommendations and requirements can be found below.
This program is ideal for those who want to join the fitness profession’s most elite, highly-paid ranks as well as fitness enthusiasts and those seeking to change careers.
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The practical experience we gained from the Fitness Testing course is so valuable. I appreciated it even more after actually starting to work in the industry.
Click below to view the required and elective courses, if applicable, for this program.
Program Start:
Additional International Student recommendations and requirements can be found below.
All courses in this program are paid for individually, unless otherwise noted. An application form is required to establish candidacy in this program. From the 'Apply Now' button, complete the online application and pay the application fee if applicable.
The U.S. Department of Education requires colleges and universities to disclose certain information for any financial aid eligible program that, “prepares students for gainful employment in a recognized occupation”. This information includes program costs; occupations that the program prepares students to enter; occupational profiles; on time completion rate; and for the most recent award year: the number of students who have completed the program, the number of students who complete the program within the estimated duration, the job placement rate, and the median Title IV and private loan debt incurred by those who complete the program. For gainful employment information for this program, visit our Financial Aid page.
The Certificate in Fitness Instruction is approved for international students (F-1 student visa).
International applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting test scores from either TOEFL, IELTS or iTEP. Some applicants may be exempt from this requirement if certain criteria are met.
English language proficiency (minimum*):
International students must be enrolled in at least three courses of the certificate program by the first day of each quarter to maintain student visa status. Students must take a minimum of two courses in the classroom and take no more than one online course while enrolled in the certificate program. See page two of our certificate planner for a recommended schedule.
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