These interactive, comprehensive Web-based Certificate programs, several with an optional elective field internship course, are a collaboration between Educational Fitness Solutions, the College-University Partners Network, industry experts, internship affiliates, a board of advisors, and national organizations. These online programs will allow students from around the world to fit courses into their busy work and home schedules.
The certificates in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health are designed to supply essential educational pathways and career opportunities to those seeking to start a career in the emerging health/fitness industry, those actively involved in the Allied health/medical field and registered dietitians who desire continuing educational units/credits. In addition, those from the surrounding community who want the most up to date information on how to become/stay healthy will benefit from these certificates as well.
Courses are instructor led, and you benefit from ongoing guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors who hold either a masters or doctoral degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, nutrition or other exercise science related degrees. Our instructors are leading experts, national presenters, and teachers in the health and fitness industry who will support their students and can serve as valuable resources and mentors. The certificate programs are offered three times per year in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters, and can be completed in 3 to 6 months, depending on the certificate program. Courses may be taken individually if desired and students have up to 2 years to complete a certificate.
These online programs will provide advanced education and CECs or CPEUs for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, RDs, physical therapists, nurses, athletic trainers, and chiropractors seeking recertification or career advancement. In addition, the growth in demand for a qualified fitness professional attests to the fact that this is a valuable, much needed service profession. According to the U.S. Department of Labors Bureau publication Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment for fitness professionals is expected to increase 44% from 2002 to 2012.
These programs are offered in partnership with many of the nations leading health and fitness organizations. Students graduating from the certificate programs will be eligible to receive educational, membership, and national certification exam opportunities. The following national organizations are partners in these programs: The American Council on Exercise (ACE), Health Club Managers, Inc., Idea Health and Fitness Association, International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), Aquatic Exercise Association (AEA), Personal Fitness Professional (PFP), American Senior Fitness Association (SFA), Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program, Womens Health Foundation, and Healthy Moms.
To learn more about the Online Certificates in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health, or to register, feel free to visit our website. Second Module courses begin October 27th. Register now before its to late.
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