This course provides students with the skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment and certification in the fitness industry. The course offers a foundation in exercise physiology and nutrition, focusing on overall wellness and health. Students receive technical training on improving flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, cardiorespiratory fitness and nutrition. Students also conduct health and fitness assessments and design appropriate fitness and nutrition programs for a vast segment of the population, including those with special needs. In addition, they will be trained to implement business and marketing strategies and effectively employ communication skills. Graduates will be prepared to gain certification and entry-level positions in public and private health clubs, corporate health facilities, private residences, small fitness studios, spas and large resort health facilities.In addition to the comprehensive description, an individual program sheet is available to every Case Manager and student which explains the program comprehensively including objectives to be accomplished. A comprehensive Progress Report is also made available to Case Managers which includes all quizzes, exams and tests and progress being made. Students can monitor their academic progress in the Learning Management System portal and to ensure they are progressing on time as is projected. Instructors, Subject Matter Experts, and Career Coaches and Mentors are available to students ongoing and as needed to address any questions and or academic challenges.