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Personal Training & Fitness

Get into the game with a certificate in this active field

Tidewater Community College’s personal training and fitness program will give you the skills to be a personal fitness trainer who can lead, instruct, and motivate others to improve their cardiovascular fitness and strength. The TCC program is based on the standards of the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and prepares you for a career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer working with clients from school-age children to senior citizens.

Semesters:
2
Credits:
24
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Locations:
Norfolk Campus, Virginia Beach Campus
Career Studies Certificate - Personal Training & Fitness

Based on the standards of the American Council on Exercise (ACE), this program prepares students for a career in the fitness industry as a personal trainer working with clients from school-age children to senior citizens. This program prepares students for Personal Trainer Certifications through organizations such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Is this program for you?

Yes, if you:
  • have a passion for fitness and health
  • enjoy working out
  • enjoy motivating others