The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer program at Lake Washington Institute of Technology prepares students for successful employment as group fitness instructors or personal trainers in entry-level to mid-management positions. Fitness professionals train and motivate others to improve and maintain their overall health, fitness and wellness.
The fast-paced curriculum prepares students to pass personal trainer certification exams offered by American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Students must complete a 208-hour industry-based internship or cooperative work experience to earn their certificate.
The Fitness Center at Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) is open to LWTech students, faculty, staff, and employees. The LWTech gym includes cardiovascular equipment, weight training equipment, stability balls, medicine balls, stretching area, and a group exercise room.
Learn more about the Fitness Center
When you complete LWTech's Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer degree program, you
will have the knowledge you need to open doors to many types of entry-level to mid-management
career opportunities. Fitness Specialists/Personal Trainers may find jobs in health
and fitness clubs, athletic clubs, boutique studios, strength training gyms, sports
medicine clinics, corporate fitness centers and recreation organizations such as the
YMCA.
Join the professors and members of the admissions team to learn more about the exciting opportunities in the Fitness industry and how LWTech can help you achieve your goals during a virtual information session.
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Entry into this program requires completion of an admissions application.
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Avg. WA State Salary $57,426/yr |
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People Employed in WA 10,158 |
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Avg. Wage in King County $29.95/hr |
Squeeze Curl, Squat, Triangle Pose Tips Video
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate in your daily routine at home. Exercises:
Shoulder half circle, shoulder rotation, grand clock
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate
in your daily routine at home.
Exercise:
Forward pulls and planks
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate
in your daily routine at home.
Exercise:
I learned as much as I could from each course at LWTech knowing that my ultimate goal was to transfer to a university and earn a bachelor’s degree in exercise science—by 2012, I did just that. After facing numerous challenges and barriers, I was accepted to the University of Washington School of Medicine Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This accomplishment could not have been possible without the help of the Fitness program and the tremendous faculty support at LWTech.
- Chris Villarosa
Fitness Specialist Personal Trainer Student
Business Hours
Mon-Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Campus Hours
Mon-Fri, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sat, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.