Fitness and Wellness Professional Certificate

Program Overview

Major ID: XXXC

Program Start Dates: Fall, Spring, Summer

Fitness and Wellness Professionals instruct clientele in the betterment of their health through an integrated approach using sound knowledge of appropriate sciences. Functional training techniques, aerobic exercise and advanced stretching modalities (such as Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) and Active Isolated Stretching (AIS)) are implemented appropriately based on initial and continuous feedback and testing. Graduates from the program perform patient assessments and build customized fitness, wellness and nutrition plans for individuals.

Career Opportunities

​​According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 12 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 74,200 openings for fitness trainers and instructors are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.​ 

Program Outcomes

1. Create fitness, wellness, and nutrition plans.
2. Apply fitness and nutrition coaching techniques to positively contribute to the well-being of the client in a safe and skillful manner.
3. Practice skills, tools, and strategies used in health and wellness coaching in preparation for national exams in Personal Training, Fitness Coaching, and Health and Wellness Coaching.

Program Faculty

Jeremy Sartain
jeremy.sartain@saintpaul.edu

Day and Evening Classes

Classes may be offered day and evening.

Textbook and Supply Costs

Students should expect to spend approximately $700.00 for books and supplies. This cost is in addition to tuition and fees.