Less-than-1-year Certificate in Health and fitness at Fort Peck Community College |
Fort Peck Community College
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Fort Peck Community College is a Public, 2-year Tribal Colleges with 422 students in Poplar, MT.
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This school offers the following degree levels:
Certificates/Less-than-2-year Certificate, Associate degree |
| Also, students of this school are eligible for federal aid such as Pell Grants and Direct Loans from the US Department of Education. |
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Fort Peck Community College
Certificates/Less-than-1-year Certificate
Health and fitness
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The United States is experiencing a crisis in Health Fitness. Obesity and diabetes is on the rise and people are being encouraged to work out and control their diets. Health fitness professionals are in demand across the country. Opportunities in this career field are expected to increase more than 44% by 2012.
The Health Fitness Certificate is a one-year program designed to prepare students to be health fitness professionals. It will prepare a student for entry-level positions in the health fitness industry. A certificate is awarded upon successful completion of the required Health Fitness courses. Coaching endorsements are available for completion of specific coaching coursework. This certificate is also valuable for those people wishing to improve personal health fitness.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
apply first aid
perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
gain knowledge of basic anatomy
utilize basic nutrition principles
demonstrate how exercise affects the body
demonstrate principles of aerobics choreography
design weight training for individuals and groups
prepare individual fitness programs
communicate professionally and effectively with individuals and groups
problem solve
mathematical skills necessary for health fitness (e.g., Body Mass Index)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Personal trainer
Aerobics teacher
Personal fitness wellness centers (Gyms)
Fitness or nutrition store
Hospitals
Rehabilitation facilities
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