Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist

Program Overview

This fitness industry preparation program equips students with the knowledge and skills for employment as Fitness Specialists. It prepares them for national certification exams and offers a certificate of achievement upon completion of 25.0 units. The program is available at Cerritos College in fall and spring semesters and provides pathways to certificates and microcredentials.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials:
• Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
• Job Growth: +29.4%
• Average Salary: $31,000
• Athletes and Sports Competitors:
• Education Level: No formal educational credential
• Job Growth: +38%
• Average Salary: $51,000
• Coaches and Scouts:
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Job Growth: +25.6%
• Average Salary: $42,000
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors:
• Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
• Job Growth: +39.3%
• Average Salary: $52,000
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other:
• Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
• Job Growth: +5.9%
• Average Salary: $105,000
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary:
• Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
• Job Growth: +6.8%
• Average Salary: $114,000

Other:

• The program is designed to prepare students to work in the fitness industry.
• The program provides students with the academic preparation and skills required for employment as a Fitness Specialist.
• The program prepares students for several national certification exams.
• The program has a certificate of achievement.
• The program requires 25.0 units to complete.
• The program has a pathway to a certificate.
• The program is offered at Cerritos College.
• The program is available in the fall and spring semesters.
• The program has a map view and a list view.
• The program has a milestone.
• The program has a microcredential.
• The program has a department information link.
• The program has an accessibility statement.