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Professional Fitness Consultant
Role and Responsibilities
Professional Fitness Consultants provide safe and effective training programs to clients to assist them in achieving their fitness and lifestyle goals. Fitness consultants perform initial fitness assessments to design exercise programs customized to an individuals specific needs. They motivate clients, educate them on exercise and nutrition, and monitor progressions through regular reassessments. Any person with a desire to become a Professional Fitness Consultant should have a strong passion for health and wellness, commitment to helping people achieve goals, excellent communication and customer service skills.
Diploma program
The objective of the Professional Fitness diploma program offered at Medix School is to train students to become highly qualified, Certified Personal Fitness Trainers. The program offers the most up to date curriculum and hands on experience necessary to succeed within this exciting field.
The program is designed to educate students in anatomy and physiology of all body systems, exercise prescription, fitness assessment, motivational techniques, business management, biomechanics, nutrition and much more. To learn more about the details of the program, please contact us.
Course Topics Include
- Anatomy & Physiology I
- Anatomy & Physiology II
- Business Management
- Exercise Psychology
- Wellness and Nutrition
- PFT Lab I—Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription I
- PFT Lab II—Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription II
- Physical Activity and Health Promotion Consulting
- Health Consultation and Communication
Course Prerequisite
- Gr. 12 OSSD or Mature Student Status
- Successful completion of entrance evaluation
- Admissions Interview
- English proficiency
Externship/Boot Camp
As a component of our Professional Fitness program, all Medix students are required to complete the externship and boot camp. This component consists of a one week, on-site assessment and training, in Las Vegas, Nevada. For Further details please contact our Admissions department.
Fitness Partnership
Medix is proud to partner up with Goodlife Fitness and offer our students a 1 year membership. Goodlife Fitness is also available to our students to utilize their facilities for practical training purposes and help develop their skills in a professional training environment. Click here to learn more about Goodlife.
Financial Aid
Financial assistance may be available for those who qualify. Students are encouraged to visit our Business Affairs department for any questions related to tuition and/or financial aid.
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