Health and Physical Education Department

Personal Fitness Training Certificate

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The Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate is designed to prepare students for a variety of fields in the Health and Wellness Industry.

Upon completion of the 19 credit program students may elect to enter the workforce as a Fitness Trainer or go on to pursue a two or four-year degree in Recreation, Health, Sports Medicine, Exercise Science or a Teacher Certification program. The Bellevue College Personal Fitness Program is recognized through the NSCA’s Educational Recognition Program.

The optional two-year Associate of Arts and Science Direct Transfer Degree program at Bellevue College provides students with a seamless transition to specific University programs in Washington State while providing exposure to opportunities in these growing fields.

View Personal Fitness Training Certificate Requirements

Where do Fitness Trainers work?

  • Fitness club trainer/manager
  • Personal fitness trainer
  • Community center coordinator
  • Wellness center specialist
  • Corporate health promotions director            
  • Athletic trainer
  • Sports medicine specialist
  • Physical education instructor
  • Coaching 
  • Community health centers programmer.