Gainesville College is pleased to announce an exciting new academic certificate program in Personal Training, beginning in the Fall Semester of 2000. The fitness industry continues to grow, and by the year 2005 the U.S. Department of Labor predicts a 14 to 24 percent increase in the number of individuals employed as fitness professionals. As a result of this growth, there is a viable market for more and more personal trainers. Personal trainers are hired as employees or independent contractors.
Wages vary depending on experience, certifications, and facility standards.
Any required Learning Support courses must be taken first, but can be taken in conjunction with courses in the Gainesville College Personal Training Certificate Program. In addition, all student workers employed in the Gainesville College Fitness Center will be required to complete the PHED 2000 Personal Trainer course. This requirement for employment will ensure that Fitness Center workers are properly trained, which will give Gainesville College student workers invaluable experience, enhance patrons exercise programs, and increase the credibility of the program.