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Phoenix, Arizona Fitness Trainer Certificate Program
A Healthy Outlook for Fitness Training in Phoenix, Arizona
Did you know that Fitness Training is expected to be one of the fastest growing occupations nationwide over the next decade?* Study the Fitness Training certificate program at our Phoenix, AZ campus and you will be taught how to develop and maintain personalized exercise programs for your future clients; in fact you can learn all the skills you’ll need to apply for an entry-level position as a Fitness Trainer.
Fitness Trainers may work in environments like health or exercise clubs, or in sports training facilities, or become self-employed and work in their clients’ homes. No matter where they work, the increasing awareness of the need to exercise regularly and maintain a balanced, healthy lifestyle means that the future employment prospects for fitness trainers are in good shape.*
If you’re looking for a Fitness Training school in Phoenix, consider Carrington College because:
- Our Phoenix Fitness Training program can typically be completed in as few as 10 months
- Phoenix students enjoy a mix of classroom instruction and lab practice in a gym-like setting
- Benefit from a practical externship experience where you can hone your skills on real clients
We prepare our students for the three nationally recognized Personal Training certifications**
Build strong skills on our Phoenix, AZ Fitness Training program
Students on the Fitness Training program at our Carrington College Phoenix campus learn their skills through hands-on, practical study. The program provides instruction on subjects such as body mechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, as well as the business of fitness training, such as basic management, accounting, and marketing skills, for those who like the idea of self-employment. Our program culminates in a Certificate of Achievement in Fitness Training, and also includes preparation for three nationally recognized certifications in the field** - Personal Training, Group Fitness Instructor, and Sports Performance Coach.
Students are taught how to develop and implement exercise programs that are customized to their clients’ needs; they are taught different coaching techniques, and discover how to offer nutritional guidance. Graduates of our Phoenix personal Fitness Training program should have the skills and the confidence to:
- Create personalized exercise programs for clients
- Offer nutritional guidance
- Coach and encourage clients to meet their individual fitness goals
- Undertake sports performance coaching
- Perform group fitness instruction
Phoenix Fitness Training Graduates can hope for a robust career
According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics employment of fitness workers is expected to increase 29 percent by 2018; that’s much faster than the average for all occupations.* So if you’d like to take the first steps to building a strong future in personal fitness training in Phoenix, perhaps it’s time to talk to a Carrington College Enrollment Services Representative? Our Phoenix Fitness Training classes will be enrolling soon, so get started today.
*Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook (2010-11 Ed.).
** Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.
