Fitness Technician


What Fitness Technicians Do

Fitness trainers and instructors lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise activities.

Work Environment

Fitness trainers and instructors work in facilities such as health clubs, fitness or recreation centers, gyms, and yoga and Pilates studios. They may work nights, weekends, or holidays.

Training Programs at SLCC

SLCC Fitness Technician AAS

120 hours

The Fitness Technician Program is designed to train students to meet the growing demand in the fitness profession for personal trainers. Core courses include kinesiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, behavior modification, fitness assessment, program design, principles of weight training, flexibility and cardio fitness.