Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Professional

This one-year program is designed to qualify students to serve as personal trainers, aerobics instructors, andor strength-training instructors. Those who pursue this program will be educated in the principles of exercise science that apply to fitness evaluation, exercise recommendation, and application of appropriate exercise methods. This program was revised for the August 2017 edition of the IVC catalog. Please consult a counselor if you have any questions.Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:Assist clients, students, or participants in assessing their level of physical fitness, and setting and reaching fitness or physical activity goals.Organize and direct appropriate exercise or recreational activities, including instruction in fitness techniques, aerobic exercise, dance, games, sports.Retain appropriate records of clientstudent progress, equipment use, and scheduled activities.

Evidence of Secondary/High School Completion: Official transcripts with certified English translation showing proof ofgraduation from secondary/high school are required.