Program Overview
A personal trainer is a fitness professional involved in exercise prescription and instruction. They motivate clients by setting goals and providing feedback and accountability.
Trainers also measure their client's strengths and weaknesses with fitness assessments. These fitness assessments may also be performed before and after an exercise program to measure their client's improvements in physical fitness. They may also educate their clients in many other aspects of wellness besides exercise, including general health and nutrition guidelines.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators or fitness instructors.
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
The personal trainer advanced certificate is fast-paced program designed to prepare you for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) certification. At Delta, you'll have the opportunity to take the NSCA certified personal training exam on campus.
By learning human anatomy, exercise physiology, injury prevention and motivation techniques, you will develop the skills necessary to lead individuals safely through exercise with proper instruction and demonstration.
You will train an actual client for eight weeks, including initial assessment, creation and oversight of the program, and final assessment. During this experience, you will also learn the process of getting informed consent, release of liability waivers and creating tracking documents.
Hands-on fitness assessment opportunities include:
- 1 RM testing
- Isometric strength testing
- Blood pressure testing
- VO2max testing on metabolic cart
- Submaximal testing on metabolic cart
- Blood lactate testing
- Wingate power test
- Body composition testing (skinfolds and circumference measurements)
- Flexibility assessments
- Muscle endurance assessments
- Cardiorespiratory fitness testing
- Hydrostatic weighing
Professional licensure
Program completers are eligible to take a national certification exam that is recognized in all states. Please contact program coordinator for further information.
Why you should choose Delta
Dedicated and passionate faculty that hold up-to-date national credentials and certifications in the fitness industry.
Tremendous hands-on practical experiences using strength training equipment, machines, Kettlebells, Dumb bells, resistance tubing, BOSU and Swiss Ball and one-on-one training.
The National Strength and Conditioning Association is the world-leading membership organization for thousands of elite strength coaches, personal trainers and dedicated researchers and educators.
As student members, students receive an NSCA conference rate of only $25!
Program accepted through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as an Education Recognition Program.
The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) is the first step in laying the foundation to ensure excellence for students in the classroom, as well as long-term professional success after graduation. The ERP recognizes and distinguishes schools with strength and conditioning or personal training curricula that prepares students for NSCA certification exams.
Exam pass rates on the American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification exam or the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer exam,
have been over 90% for the past five years.
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.
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