Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer
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.
Personal Trainer Students
- Learn exercise science, anatomy and physiology.
- Practice techniques and hands-on training in LWTech's state-of-the-art fitness center and exercise studio.
- Experience using specialized equipment in the LWTech gym.
- Discover the latest trends in the fitness industry.
- Enjoy small class sizes and classroom instruction led by industry experts.
- Understand nutrition aspects for sports, weight loss and healthy lifestyles.
- Obtain skills in strength training, fitness testing and evaluation, risk management and professional conduct.
Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) Students
- Learn practical teaching skills and theory, including anatomy, kinesiology and exercise physiology.
- Understand choreography techniques, cueing and effective class format planning.
- Explore the fundamentals of resistance training, stretching, injury prevention and exercise safety guidelines.
- Obtain and practice the necessary skills to teach a variety of safe and effective group exercise classes.
- Gain the necessary knowledge to take a national group exercise instructor certification exam.
Fitness Center
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.
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Career Opportunities
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.
Information Sessions
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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Admission Requirements
Entry into this program requires completion of an admissions application.
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FITNESS TIPS FROM STUDENTS!
Squeeze Curl, Squat, Triangle Pose Tips Video
LWTech Fitness Tips
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate in your daily routine at home. Exercises:
- Squeeze Curl
- Squat
- Triangle Pose
Shoulder half circle, shoulder rotation, grand clock
LWTech Fitness Tips
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate
in your daily routine at home.
Exercise:
- Shoulder half circle
- Shoulder rotation
- Grand clock
Forward pulls and planks
LWTech Fitness Tips
Check out these exercises, put together by LWTech Fitness students, that you can incorporate
in your daily routine at home.
Exercise:
- Forward Pulls
- Plank
- Advanced Plank
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
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