Fitness Trainer Colleges

Ashmead College - Ashmead College has been the Pacific Northwest's leader in quality health care and alternative medicine since 1974, and specializes in career-focused training. Ashmead trains students for rewarding and life-altering careers in the areas of massage, fitness and aromatherapy. Financial aid and job placement assistance is available for those who qualify, so it is even easier to graduate to a lifetime of success. Graduates of our Fitness Program are prepared for careers in health and fitness centers, YMCA & YWCA fitness programs, athletic training facilities, and as personal trainers. Specific courses within the program prepare graduates for careers working with elderly, disabled and other special populations. The Fitness Trainer Program will prepare you to become successful in the fitness industry. Health clubs, diet centers, one on one personal fitness training centers, resorts, even hospital-based fitness facilities are in need of qualified fitness professionals. Fitness professionals can be personal trainers, aerobic instructors or other various fitness specialists. Campus Locations: Seattle, Fife (Tacoma), Vancouver, WA; Portland, OR • Fitness Trainer Program • Professional Licensing (Massage Therapy) • Professional Licensing - Aromatherapy and Spa Specialist

Apollo College - Fitness Technicians work in health clubs, Fitness Studios, rehab facilities or independently as Personal Trainers. Personal trainers guide and motivate clients to reach their peak fitness potential. They assess the fitness needs of clients and develop plans based on them. Personal trainers provide personal training, present classes and instruct on proper nutrition. Personal trainers must have a strong understanding of the functions and vital processes of the human body so they can effectively design and deliver personal nutrition and physical fitness training programs. Creativity and determination are important characteristics of fitness technicians. A good personal trainer must be energetic and motivating, always encouraging their clients to reach their maximum performance. Personal trainers must continually strive to understand advances in the industry and stay current with new equipment and techniques. Flexible hours and a fun work environment make the Fitness Technician program a healthy career move. Soundbyte: The NM Department of Labor ranks Fitness Training as the 2nd fastest growth career in New Mexico. Campus Locations: Albuquerque, NM; Boise, ID; Portland, OR; Spokane, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Mesa, Phoenix and Tucson, AZ • Fitness Technician Certificate

Baltimore School of Massage - The Baltimore School of Massage Therapy can prepare you for a fulfilling career in the fields of Massage Therapy, Esthetics (Skin Care), or Shaitsu and Asian Bodywork. This program will combine the student's knowledge of massage therapy with specific instruction in health related physical fitness. The massage therapy component addresses such areas as Swedish massage, human anatomy and physiology, hydrotherapy, and current allied modalities. The health-related fitness component of the program addresses the four entities of fitness: cardio-respiratory endurance, muscle strength, nutrition (body composition), and flexibility. Campus Location: Linthicum (Baltimore), MD and York, PA Diploma • Massage Therapy and Fitness Program

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