For more career information for Fitness Workers, visit:
www.bls.gov/oco, www.maricopa.edu/workforce,
http://www.acinet.org/, or
www.mc.maricopa.edu/students/career/
For MCC program information, contact
Anita Dusek, 4804617551,
Department Secretary, or visit
http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/dept2/recreation/
Career Profile for
Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training
Pay
Bureau of Labor Statistics 2006 Salaries*
Location
Period
Entrylevel
Median
Experienced
Hourly
$7.15
$12.46
$27.29
United States
Yearly
$14,900
$25,900
$56,800
Hourly
$5.92
$8.84
$17.40
Greater
Phoenix
Yearly
$12,300
$18,400
$36,200
Hourly
$7.94
$12.95
$21.17
Arizona
Yearly
$16,500
$26,900
$44,000
General Program Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training prepares students with
the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification,
ACSM personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, and the American
Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. This degree will provide students with a stronger educational background making them more
marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition
Licensing and Certifications: Certification is very helpful for fitness, aerobics, or any other kind of sports trainer. Applicants for certification often
must be 18 years old and CPR certified. Training requirements vary depending on the standards for the type of aerobics class or personal training.
Advancement Options: Experienced fitness trainers and aerobics instructors may become supervisors or managers for an employer. They often
oversee the training or aerobics classes offered at a gym or fitness club. A few may eventually open up their own fitness centers.
Projected Job Growth: Public interest in fitness is expected to continue to grow. In part, this growth will come from the