Online Schools Offering Fitness Trainer Degrees

We list 7 programs that can get you started in a career in health and wellness as a fitness trainer. These programs are offered through 5 colleges and have an average yearly tuition of $15,179. Our online student reviewers have recorded their experiences in these schools and have given an average career helpfulness rating of 74 percent across these colleges. Overall recommendation rates for individual schools range from 41 to 87 percent.

Fitness training programs are available at the associate degree and certificate level. Certificate programs take several months to a year to complete and cover topics like human physiology, anatomy, human performance, nutrition, cardiovascular and strength training, and human psychology. Associate degrees take two years to complete and cover the topics of the certificate, as well as administrative aspects of working as a fitness professional, such as health club management, client outreach, finance, and marketing. Depending on their program, graduates may be eligible to take professional certification exams offered by different fitness organizations.