The SDSU-CES Online Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training is collaboration between San Diego State University’s College of Extended Studies, faculty members, industry experts, internship affiliates, colleges/universities, national organizations, and our prestigious Board of Advisors. This interactive, comprehensive Personal Trainer Certification is designed to supply essential education integrating exercise science and business concepts from the areas of biomechanics, physiology, neurology, motor learning, functional anatomy, resistance training, and fitness management into a logical, progressive learning sequence for the student. Students and current personal trainers will learn how to apply their client’s health history, goals, and abilities to implement a systematic sequential exercise training model that progresses individuals through different training levels and phases.

Whether you are new or are planning to enter the emerging health/fitness industry as a certified personal trainer or are a practicing personal trainer looking to update your skills with the most current research and techniques available, the SDSU-CES personal training certificate courses will deliver in-depth information under the guidance, leadership, and instruction of experienced instructors and faculty members. The On-line Distance Education program will allow students, personal trainers, fitness directors, athletic trainers, physical therapists, nutritionists, registered dietiticians, and allied health/medical professionals from around the world to fit courses into their work and home schedule, completing the certificates eight core courses and an optional field internship elective course within 4 months if desired.