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Fitness Professional

Certificate

Complete this certificate to work as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or to prepare for the national personal trainer certification. By learning from Pima’s personable and skilled staff and completing your studies with an internship, you will be well-placed to work in this rapidly growing field. 

Job growth is projected to be more than double the national average compared to all occupations over the next 10 years.

Title IV Financial Aid eligible: Yes

Location

West Campus

Contact Information

Division of Health Professions
Seth Schutte, FSS Coordinator 
sschutte@pima.edu
Information Sessions

Careers

Completing this program can lead to employment in a variety of different careers.  Here are some examples of occupations related to this program with associated Pima County-based annual median wages.  Some careers may require additional education or training. Source: EMSI

Occupation Annual Median Wage
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors $35,259

Academic Options

Students planning to transfer to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Exercise and Wellness, or Athletic Trainer should follow the Associate of Arts degree. Students planning to transfer to obtain a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science should follow the Associate of Science degree.  Meet with department faculty or an advisor to plan courses.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

www.pima.edu/fitness-prof-cert

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