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FITNESS TRAINER/INSTRUCTOR
Certificate
(Online/Hybrid)
yc.edu/hper
This certificate provides students with a cross-disciplinary foundation in the fields of exercise science, nutrition, wellness and first aid as applied to personal training and group fitness programming and instruction. It is an ideal path for students needing ACE exam review preparation, for those planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a similar area of study, or for current professionals seeking to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.
USBureauofLaborStatistics (MedianIncome)
• Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Trainers: $45,380 (U.S.)
National Academy of Sports Medicine. "How Personal Trainers Are Compensated." Title of the Website (https://blog.nasm.org/certified-personal- trainer/how-personal-trainers-are-compensated. Accessed 20 September 2023.)
• Personal trainers working as independent contractors: $100-150 per session.
• Rates can vary based on location. The market and demand for personal training services play a significant role in rate determination. Independent contractors have the freedom to adjust their rates to align with their business goals and local market conditions.
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