Personal Fitness Trainer

Certificate Program

The California State University, East Bay Personal Fitness Trainer interactive, Web-based Certificate Program is designed to present students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to implement a unique medically-based fitness model for their future or current clients. Students will learn how to apply their client's health history, goals, and abilities integrating exercise science curriculum and practical training techniques into a systematic model that teaches students to progress their clients through different training levels and phases.

The program is offered in partnership with the American Council on Exercise^® (ACE), IDEA Health & Fitness Association, and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). ACE provides graduating certificate students a preferred discount on the ACE Personal Training Certification Exam and study materials. IDEA has provided content/curriculum in the program; in addition, students receive a complimentary 6-month membership to the digital edition of IDEA Fitness Journal. PFP is providing students with a 3 year free subscription, which includes 8 print issues per year, a bi-monthly e-newsletter, access to their digital magazine, and an interactive website with blogs, polls, articles, and much more.

To earn the certificate students are required to complete all five core courses. They may also elect to take the optional field internship course. The five core courses plus the optional field internship are offered in a three-module format; each module consists of two courses that are offered simultaneously. See the Curriculum Page for course descriptions.

Program Objective

• To supply essential educational pathways and career opportunities to those seeking to start a career in the emerging fitness/health industry
• Provides advanced education for current professional fitness trainers
• Preparation for a full or part-time personal trainer/fitness instructor

Who Should Attend

• Individuals seeking to start a career in the emerging fitness/health industry
• Professionals who desire advanced education, and for allied health and medical professionals from all fields seeking to broaden their careers to become full or part-time personal trainers/fitness instructors

Program Highlights