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SPORTS, EXERCISE, FITNESS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION

Thinking of a new career in fitness? Distance learning and online training programs available in sports management, nutrition, personal fitness trainer, sports therapy, aerobics, fitness instructor, sports nutrition, exercise physiology, and more.

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Training in Fitness, Sports and Nutrition

Aging baby-boomers concerned with staying healthy, fit, and independent are largely responsible for the thriving fitness and nutrition industry. Jobs for professionals in fitness and nutrition are expected to grow faster than average in the next seven years. Positions in the field include:

Personal trainer
Group exercise instructor
Fitness director
Clinical dietician
Community dietician
Management dietician
Consultant dietician

Although no diploma program can guarantee either job placement or future earnings, average salaries for fitness workers are approximately $25,000 and about $44,000 for dieticians.

Fitness & Nutrition Degrees Online
Many employers in this field require only a diploma or similar certification. In a distance learning program, your coursework might include:

Nutrition
Institution management
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Biology
Microbiology
Anatomy and physiology

Students can enroll in many of these programs through online education, earning their career diplomas at a pace most suitable to their needs.

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Penn Foster Career School
Education Direct offers the following fitness and nutrition education program:

Fitness and Nutrition
You can make great money helping people get in shape. Even before you have earned your Career Diploma, you can start designing workout routines and nutrition programs. And your program includes your choice of any one of three American Council on Exercise certification exam preparation manuals. Topics covered:
- Managing personal health, fitness and injury prevention
- Sports nutrition
- Promoting lifestyle changes
- Stress management and reduction

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools for high school and vocational-technical programs, and by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Penn Foster Career School is affiliated with DANTES, which qualifies U.S. military personnel for tuition reimbursement. Many Penn Foster programs are approved for U.S. Armed Forces veterans training benefits.

Penn Foster Career School offers affordable, all-inclusive pricing—among the lowest of all career schools—and 0% interest financing and customized payment plans.

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Sports Management Worldwide
Sports Management Worldwide offer international, fully-accredited courses that can be taken from anywhere in the world at your own pace and around the commitments of your full time work, family or lifestyle. All Sports Management Worldwide courses are available for college credit for those who are interested. Sports Management Worldwide offers the following online courses in sports management:

Athletic Director Course
Auto Racing Management Course
Athlete Mangement / Sports Agent Course
Baseball General Manager and Scouting Course
Basketball GM & Scouting Course
Football GM & Scouting Course
Hockey General Manager & Scouting Course
Soccer (International Football) Management & Scouting Course
Sports Broadcasting Course
Sports Business Management Course

Western Oregon University, accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Universities, has put its stamp of approval on Sports Management Worldwide courses. The University has conducted a critical evaluation of the courses and the curriculum. Based on that evaluation, they have granted accredited status to the course and can provide transferable upper division credits for its successful completion.

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Ashworth University
Ashworth University is a widely respected, nationally accredited distance education school, and offers the following fitness program:

Professional Fitness Specialist Program
This in-depth home study course is for aspiring fitness professionals. You will gain a broad background in the fundamentals of staying in shape, and keeping others fit and healthy as well. You will learn knowledge and skills used by health club managers, aerobics instructors, corporate wellness directors, personal trainers, and other professionals in fitness careers.
Sport Psychology
This sport psychology distance learning course is ideal for coaches, trainers, exercise and fitness instructors, recreation directors, and of course athletes. Step by step, in plain English, you will learn useful mental strategies to achieve your own or your team's personal best. You'll learn specific techniques in the areas of goal setting, maintaining concentration, relaxation, handling competitive pressure, avoiding burnout, and much more. There are no educational prerequisites or experience requirements to enroll in our sport psychology program.

Students receive comprehensive texts and study materials by mail, and study in the convenience of home, at their own pace. Exams are open-book. Also available is a home study high school diploma program from James Madison High School. Monthly tuition is interest free. Students may enroll online, year-round.

Ashworth University is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency, for distance learning schools. Ashworth University is qualified under the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, or DANTES program. Ashworth University offers easy, interest-free monthly tuition.

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E-Learn.uk.com
E-Learn.uk offers distance learning through the internet, giving students an interactive educational experience and the opportunity to study through highly accredited learning providers. With well over 400 hundred vocational and career training courses available online, E-Learn.uk offers something for everybody. Online diploma and training programs in exercise and fitness include:

Diet and Nutrition
Exercise Physiology
Personal Fitness Trainer
Peak Performance Coaching
Fitness Management
Sports Injuries
Sports Massage
Sports Nutrition
Sports Psychology
Sports Therapist

Students enroll, sign on, and conduct all class activities, from any location in the World, with only a standard Web Browser and without complicated plug-in software and can quickly access your course material on line. You'll learn at your own pace, decide on your own method of learning, all with a choice of payment options. You can work online or print out course materials and get started right away on a new educational experience.

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American Fitness Training of Athletics
American Fitness Training of Athletics offers the following online coures and certifications:

Personal Trainer
Aerobics Instructor
Health Nutritionist

Upon successful completion of many FIE courses, you'll receive a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) awarded by Central YMCA Qualifications, the industry standard for Fitness Instructors in the United Kingdom.

Fitness Industry Education
Fitness Industry Education offers Central YMCA Qualifications in an online home study format in the following fitness areas:

Fitness Instructor Certificate
Group Exercise To Music Circuit Instructor Certificate
Group Exercise To Music Instructor Certificate
Group Exercise To Music Step Instructor Certificate
Personal Trainer Certificate Level 1

Nationally accredited in the UK.

International Fitness Association
Aerobics & Fitness Instructor Certification The International Fitness Association offers online certification courses in the following areas:

Aerobics & Fitness Instructor Certification
Sports Nutritionist

These online courses are free and are downloadable in a variety of formats and cover nutrition, weight training, aerobic training, targeting goals, progress forms, client forms and safety. You can take the certification test online for free as well, and then pay only if you want your certification card.

San Diego State University
The San Diego State University's Online Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training is a web-based educational experience that includes guidance from faculty drawn from colleges and universities, the allied health/medical field, and the personal fitness training profession. A student should be able to complete all nine courses in the certificate program in 4 to 5 months or up to one year. Courses may also be taken individually. Individuals who successfully complete the program will be awarded the Professional Certificate in Personal Fitness Training, a one-year Personal Training membership with IDEA Health and Fitness Association, be recognized in IDEA's Personal Trainer Recognition System, and be promoted in the IDEA International Personal Trainer Registry.

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