Who Should Attend
The Certificate Program is for (1) current allied health/medical and fitness professionals
and personal trainers interested in developing safe and effective exercise programs for
older adults, (2) current fitness managers and directors wishing to manage and market new
programs to older adults, (3) education directors of multi-site facilities or chains
training fitness professionals to work with older adults, (4) companies that require the
certificate program as a professional development program for employees to achieve key
business goals, career objectives, and skills to advance beyond entry-level positions and
(5) individual senior and older exercise enthusiasts interested in seeking to stay current
in exercise program design, health, and wellness would benefit from this program as well.
Workplace Advantages and Benefits
- On-going guidance, instruction, and interaction from instructors that hold either a Master’s
or Ph.D. degree in exercise science, biomechanics, exercise physiology, kinesiology, physical
therapy, nutrition or an exercise science-related degree. Our instructors will support their
students and become valuable resources and mentors well after they graduate.
- Optional-Field Internship in Older Adult Exercise (Elective)
- A professional certificate from an accredited institution.
- College courses provide CECs or CEUs for personal trainers and allied health/medical
professionals seeking re-certification, re-licensure, or career advancement.
- Networking opportunities with industry experts.
