Kennebec Valley Community College has partnered with the World Instructor Training
Schools to offer two classes in the area of Health and Fitness.
World Instructor Training Schools (W.I.T.S.), a Virginia-based company, offers
fitness training and certification across the United States. W.I.T.S. is one of
only 11 major certifying bodies in the country and is an associate member of the
American Association of Community Colleges. Their goal is to provide their
students with classroom instruction in physical fitness, nutrition, and exercise
as well as the time to practice and master the practical skills they need to
become qualified instructors.
Personal Fitness Trainer Certification
Join this fun field and be a part of what ABCNews.com states is the
fourth-hottest job in the United States. Whether as a career move or for your
own personal knowledge, get all the information you need to become a Certified
Personal Trainer. This challenging course consists of five sessions devoted to
lectures and labs followed by the National Exam conducted during the sixth
session. Fifteen hours of hands-on, practical training prepares you to actually
work with clients one on one. Also, 15 hours of lecture include but are not
limited to, anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition, health screening, etc. CPR
credentials and a 20-hour internship will prepare you to work successfully in
the fitness field as a Personal Trainer. Taking this course will also help you
prepare for the national boards.
Cost: $499.00
Fitness Management Certificate Course
If you are a fitness professional and are interested in owning your fitness
company, or currently own your own fitness company and want to learn more, then
join us to learn what our specialists have to present on the most comprehensive
blueprint ever created for developing, leading, managing, and operating a
successful fitness business. This six-week course is separated into seven
distinct sections. They represent the primary skill sets needed to succeed as a
leader and manager in the health and fitness club industry where managers of all
types are in high demand. The key topics to be covered include - introduction to
the health/fitness industry, memberships, retention, the health/fitness club
business, staffing issues, facilities and equipment, and operational practices.
Cost: $499.00
