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The Fitness Technician Program is designed to train students to meet the growing demand in the fitness profession for personal trainers and group exercise instructors. Students may choose from either the personal trainer or group exercise instructor track.

Core courses include training in nutrition, first-aid, wellness concepts, kinesiology, exercise physiology, weight management, fitness motivation, principles of weight training and principles of flexibility. The elective courses specialize in the areas of either personal training or group exercise instruction. An internship of 120 hours for the personal trainer track, and 80 hours for the group exercise instructor track, is required to complete the degree.

Successful completion of the program prepares the graduate to sit for certifications from various fitness associations including (but not limited to): the National Strength & Conditioning Association-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFAA).


FITNESS TECHNICIAN AAS DEGREE: 66 Credit Hours - Personal Trainer Emphasis: 120 internship hours - Group Exercise Emphasis: 80 internship hours The program is designed to be a 2 year program (15-17 credits, 4 semesters). Students may also opt to do a part-time, which would take approximately 3 years to complete (7-9 credits, 3 semesters a year).


	Regular Tuition + Books $1,437.25 per semester (estimate) Click here for SLCC's tuition schedule.


Our facilities for Fitness Technician students can be found at 3 different SLCC campuses:
	REDWOOD CAMPUS Fit Tech Assessment Lab Fitness Center Strength Training Room	JORDAN CAMPUS Fitness Center	SOUTH CITY CAMPUS Fitness Center
Each Fitness Center has the latest in CORE, Strength, and Cardio equipment. Our Fit Tech Assessment lab offers a variety of equipment to best determine overall fitness and the best work-out program suited for each individual's needs.


	We are the only program offered in Utah from an accredited college designed to get you into a career in personal training. We use hands-on training in our class rooms as well as require a 80-120 hour internship, depending on degree emphasis (see above).


Upon completion of the Fitness Technician program at Salt Lake Community College, a variety of career opportunities exist. Graduates will be prepared to be hired into various entities of the fitness industry, including: private clubs, public recreation facilities, corporate fitness centers, and businesses which run out-of-home personal training.
Pay and Salary for this industry is as follows: PERSONAL TRAINER AVERAGE WAGE $15-$65/hourly* GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR AVERAGE WAGE $25-$45/hourly* *SOURCE: SLCC Fitness Technician Department

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Fitness Technician Brochure (8.5"x14"pdf)

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