The University of Southern Maine Certificate in Fitness Instruction is excellent preparation for future certificate examinations in ACSM, ACE, and other professional organizations. This certificate offers concentrated study in areas suited to positions in corporate fitness facilities private fitness clubs, universities, recreation departments and non-profit organizations, personal fitness training, coaching, and physical education. I never went to College. Most certificate programs include special introductory courses because many students are at a beginning level. Advanced courses usually have prerequisites that supply necessary background.
Courses are college level equivalent with homework, tests, papers, etc.
Back to Top I work during the day. Most courses are offered in the evenings on the USM Portland Campus. Yes, After applying for admission into the program, you may take as many or as few courses as you wish. The average time for our eight-course program is two years, but you may take up to five years. You may take one or more courses per quarter.