Program Requirements
To earn the certificate you are required to complete all four core courses. You may also
elect to take the optional field internship course. The four core courses are offered in
a two-module format; the modules consist of two courses each that may be taken at the same
time. You are not required to take the courses in any order; however it is highly
recommended that you begin with the two courses in module 1: Socio-Physiological Aspects
of Aging & Designing Older Adult Exercise Programs. You may also register for individual
courses if desired. The two-module series is offered three times per year in the fall, spring,
and summer.
Award of the Certificates:
- Professional Certificate in Personal Training and Group Exercise for Older Adults: complete
all four core courses within a period of two years
- Complete and receive a passing grade of (C- or above) in all courses: which includes
quizzes, exams, written/research projects, and class assignments
