Certificate Programs
Coaching / Sports Medicine / Fitness Trainer Certificates
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Athletic Coaching Certificate
Athletic Coaching - prepares the student for entry level employment through cross disciplinary instruction in the fields of exercise science, biology, psychology, physical education and first aid. In addition, this program prepares the student, or current coaching professional, for successful completion of the national coaching certification exam with American Sport Education Program (ASEP), which is an approved provider of coaching education to the Arizona Interscholastic Association (AIA).
Fitness Trainer/Instructor Certificate (also available 100% online)
Fitness Trainer/Instructor - provides students with a cross-disciplinary foundation in the fields of exercise science, sports nutrition, wellness and first aid as applied to personal training and group fitness programming and instruction. It is an ideal path for students needing ACE exam review preparation, for those planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a similar area of study, or for current professionals seeking to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.
Employment Data
From the United States Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor - website
Athletic Trainers and Exercise Physiologists- Coaches and Scouts
- Coaches and Scouts (May 2013)
- Exercise Physiologists
- Fitness Trainers and Instructors
- Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides
American Job Center Network - website