Program Overview
Is wellness part of your life? Consider Delta's health fitness specialist program. Health fitness specialists are often certified personal trainers, instructors and coaches who design and implement personalized exercise and fitness plans for individuals looking to improve their overall fitness levels and physical conditioning.
You will learn to perform a battery of tests to measure your clients’ aerobic capacity, strength, flexibility and mobility and subsequently offer a personalized exercise regimen that will help clients improve their physical fitness levels.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in health and fitness? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Evaluate and advise individuals to assist recovery from or avoid athletic-related injuries or illnesses and maintain peak physical fitness. May also provide first aid or emergency care.
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Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation and evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching degrees should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
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Amazing facultyAt Delta, you get small classes, professors who see your potential and resources to help you succeed. Delta professors are here to teach. And, they're really good at it.
During this two-year program, students will personally train clients for eight consecutive weeks, perform dietary and nutritional counseling, lead various forms of group exercise and administer fitness assessment tests to multiple individuals.
Students are required to complete a 300-hour internship at the end of the program.
The Delta College Health Fitness Specialist Program is an Education Recognition Provider for the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the American Council on Exercise.
Delta College is a test site of the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Exam and the American Council on Exercise Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam. For an additional fee, students can register for and take these national certification exams on the Delta College campus.
Professional licensure
Program completers are eligible to take a national group fitness and personal fitness certification exams that is recognized in all states. Please contact program coordinator for further information.
Why you should choose Delta
Students have an option to earn a dual associate degree in General Management with their Health Fitness Specialist associate degree. It's a great way to get that business background and increase your earning potential.
Delta College is the only community college in the United States that is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Associations' Education Recognition Program.
Get additional experience and meet new people. The Health Fitness Specialist Student Club offers free group exercise classes to the community. Students also train clients and offer nutrition education for free to the public.
Facts & Figures
Our students have a pass rate of 100% when taking the National Strength and Conditioning - Certified Personal Trainer exam.
A 300 hour internship at the end of the program gives our students on the job experience within the health promotion field.
Related Programs
Delta College offers over 140 degree, certificate and training options. Continue exploring and advancing your education with these related programs:
- Group Fitness Instructor - Certificate
- Personal Trainer - Certificate
- Physical Therapist Assistant - Associate
"Seeing someone totally turn their lifestyle around is the coolest thing. It's great to be a part of that."
Health Fitness Specialist graduate
Fitness business owner