Personal Trainer

Ready to become a certified personal trainer or a group exercise leader? Mesa College’s Personal Training Certificate program prepares you for a career helping others reach their health and fitness goals. The program’s courses in anatomy and physiology provide you with a scientific foundation in the mechanics of the body to help you create nutritional and fitness plans that are mindful of diversity and ability. You will participate in a range of movement experiences that guide you through the principles of exercise and physical conditioning, and practice applying these techniques to your instruction of others. To help prepare you for your health and fitness career, our personal trainer courses will give you the chance to be the instructor, and facilitate internships and work experience courses designed to give you the opportunity to cultivate the skills you need to lead exercise classes and training sessions professionally. Whether you are earning your certification or preparing to transfer, the Personal Training program will help you build the confidence and leadership skills you need to succeed in your career.

Ready to learn more about San Diego Mesa College’s Personal Trainer Certification program? Here are some frequently asked questions:

• What Personal Trainer training courses do you offer?
• What kind of exercise science jobs are there with a Personal Trainer Certification and Kinesiology Degree?
• What is the average salary for a Personal Trainer?

This program gives you the hands on training and tools to successfully step into a career as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor or other fitness professional. All classes involve active participation and experiential learning through exercise program development, fitness assessment, and exercise program delivery.

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