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Our current student population is equally divided between traditional and non-traditional-aged students. Several classes are conducted in the late afternoon or evening to accommodate students who are working. The Fitness Trainer Certificate is a 30-credit-hour program designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness. The program coursework emphasizes the analysis of human movement (muscular/skeletal), theoretical applications and methodologies of physical activity. Nature of Work—An effective trainer assesses fitness levels through testing and screens for disease risks and health concerns. They interpret results and develop, implement and evaluate individual exercise programs by educating/leading the client with proper technique. Other duties of a trainer include maintaining and keeping an updated inventory of equipment, supervising/managing fitness facilities and developing programs, services and events for the facility. Related Job Titles—Health fitness trainer, exercise specialist, fitness instructor, personal trainer, sports trainer, weight-loss center instructor or counselor, group exercise instructor, fitness director Employment Outlook—Overall employment of recreation and fitness workers is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through 2012, as an increasing number of people spend more time and money on recreation fitness, and leisure services, and as more businesses recognize the benefits of recreation and fitness programs and other services such as wellness programs. Median annual earnings of personal trainers and group exercise instructors in May 2004 were $25,470. The middle 50 percent earned between $17,380 and $40,030. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $14,530 while the top 10 percent earned $55,560 or more. Earnings of successful self-employed personal trainers can be much higher. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of fitness workers in May 2004 were as follows:
Amusement and other recreation industries $28,670 |
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Moraine
Valley is considered a pioneer in the area of fitness, as one of the first
colleges in Illinois to offer an academic hands-on program leading to a
certificate as a fitness trainer. In the past 15 years, Moraine Valley has
graduated well prepared, confident fitness trainers who secured employment in
private health fitness clubs, park district health fitness centers, gyms and
commercial or corporate firms throughout the Chicago area. Fitness employers
have been impressed with the program graduates’ knowledge, confidence and
interpersonal skills in:
