Personal Trainer
Personal Trainers are responsible for safe and effective exercise prescription in health and fitness club settings. Thorough understanding of anatomy, muscle function, exercise prescription, basic nutrition and fitness assessment provide personal trainers with the knowledge to safely structure exercise programs for clients. Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Learn how to motivate clients in exercise and healthy life choices;
- Gain confidence to create safe and effective exercise programs;
- Understand how the body works to create muscle and metabolize fat;
- Become knowledgeable in fitness assessment techniques; and
- Develop relationships with other fitness professionals for lifelong learning.
Advisor:
Lori Elwell
SAT 108
(406) 756-3899
lelwell@fvcc.edu
For general information, contact the Admissions office: (406) 756-3847.
This program provides a foundation for many careers such as those on the following list provided by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the National Center for Education Statistics. For more information on specific career requirements, please contact an FVCC career advisor at (406) 756-3880.
| SOC Code | Occupation | |
|
Athletic Trainers | |
|
Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors |
Average costs for this program are generally:
| Tuition & fees | Room & board | Books & supplies | Transportation & Personal Expenses |
| $3805.00 | $6320.00 | $1000.00 | $4240.00 |
