Program Coordinator:  David Flench, MBA, ACSM/HFS

The Online Professional Certificate in Fitness Management was developed to establish an industry standard in fitness management education for allied health and fitness professionals, personal trainers, fitness managers, and entrepreneurs that wish to establish a successful business model and fitness operation. 

The certificate prepares students to implement successful business systems in the following settings:  private and commercial health clubs, medically-based fitness facilities, community wellness centers, personal training studios, physical therapy clinics, YMCA’s, JCC’s, college/university centers, recreational settings, and corporate fitness centers.  A unique aspect of the program is the optional field internship experience which enables students to practice fitness management concepts in a real life health and fitness setting.  

Certificate Program in Fitness Management   Module 1: Course 1: Business Development and Entrepreneurship in Fitness Course 2: Financial Principles and Business Concepts   Module 2: Course 3: Marketing, Sales, and Customer Service Management (CSM) Course 4: Fitness Management and Business Administration   Module 3: Course 5: Optional Elective-Field Internship in Fitness Management