Personal training courses

The health and fitness industry is booming, and with it comes a wealth of career opportunities for professionals in areas such as exercise instruction, nutrition coaching, and personal training. According to industry projections, job openings in these fields are set to grow by 9% or more through 2032, with an estimated 69,000 new positions available in the United States alone.

Employment opportunities in the health and fitness industry are varied and plentiful, with options ranging from corporate settings to healthcare facilities to high-energy gyms and fitness centers. Whether you prefer working with sports teams, designing exercise programs for individuals, or conducting group fitness classes, there's a work environment to suit your personality and interests.

And with attractive income potential and a range of career paths available, the personal training, exercise, nutrition, and fitness industry is an excellent choice for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others. Some of the potential career paths include becoming a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, sports performance coach, corrective exercise trainer, certified nutrition coach, or fitness studio owner.

Certified Personal Trainer – become a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as part of the Bryan University curriculum. If you already received a NASM or ACSM credential, you may qualify for transfer credit and a tuition discount.

Group Fitness Instructor/Group Exercise Instructor – conduct effective group exercise classes for various modalities offered at fitness centers.

Sports Performance Coach/Athletic Conditioning for individuals – design resistance training and cardiovascular exercise prescriptions for athletes to achieve performance-oriented goals. Provide motivation and corrective feedback.

Corrective Exercise Trainer – conduct health screenings and physical fitness assessments of clients who have experienced an injury and who have been medically released for independent physical activity.

Certified Nutrition Coach – maximize your client’s success by providing nutrition coaching strategies based on food preferences, culture, and physical training demands.

Certified Personal Trainer for Specialty Populations – learn advanced training techniques for those with disabilities, chronic disease, injuries, youth, and more.  Work in a gym setting, as an independent contractor, or self-employed.

Physical Fitness Educator – help students successfully achieve their program requirements and career competencies.

Sports Performance Coach – coach a high school sports team or individual athletes by effectively implementing goal-setting, action planning, and communication & motivation strategies.

Fitness Studio/Gym Owner – be your own boss and run your own gym or fitness studio by utilizing your business acumen and entrepreneurial skills learned in class.

Exercise Director/Club Manager – open doors of opportunity into managerial positions at commercial fitness centers.