15 Online Fitness Degree Programs

Success in the competitive fitness sector is measured by actual results. Trainers and gym instructors must know how to use exercise equipment to train clients and help them with their workout routines. This course lays out the training cycle, from client assessment to cardiovascular training and various other workouts. We explain how to ensure safety and prevent injury and discuss the impact of nutrition and lifestyle on health and fitness.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Sport and Fitness will help put you on track for a career in fitness training, sports coaching or similar roles. It will develop work-related and academic skills to enhance your performance; and explore the key principles of sports science, psychology, training, coaching and leadership. You’ll apply your learning to practice, focusing on meeting participants’ physical and psychological needs.

This free online physical fitness course will introduce you to the basics of exercise physiology and show you how the body responds and adapts to physical exercise. Developing and maintaining your (and other people's) physical fitness and core strength needs to be done in a way that keeps everyone injury-free. This will make your fitness regimes more effective and safe, and give your physical training skills a real boost, for free.

If you’re an aspiring or practising leader of sport or fitness activities, this BSc (Honours) in Sport, Fitness and Coaching degree will develop your skills and understanding of sports science, training, coaching and leadership. It will enhance your awareness of your role, increase your effectiveness at work and develop your communication and analytical skills – further boosting your career prospects.

Campbellsville University's 100% online Certificate in Fitness and Sports Training is designed to give you the competitive edge you need to establish a successful career in the growing fitness industry. Thanks to small classes, you'll be able to connect one-on-one with experienced faculty as you build foundational knowledge in personal training, sport science, nutrition and more. Take up to four NASM certification exams and finish your certificate in one year, ready to advance your career.

What makes a top-flight sports coach or fitness instructor? This certificate investigates the factors that contribute to success and gives you an in-depth knowledge of how the sector works. Focusing on the needs of participants or clients, you’ll explore training, nutrition, motivation and leadership; and increase your effectiveness and skills in these areas. As you study, you’ll always come back to what matters most: applying theory to practice.

Develop expertise in kinesiology topics with the Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning as you prepare to design fitness programs and train athletes at the high school, collegiate, and professional levels. Areas of emphasis: Exercise physiology, fitness assessment, program design, exercise prescription, and nutrition.

Explore the basics of bodybuilding and learn how to employ a complete gym workout programme in this free online course.

On the Fitness Instruction Level 2 Certificate course you will become fully qualified to work in a gym or fitness centre. It is most suited for students who want to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in fitness instruction.

Start your career as a personal trainer or fitness instructor with this hands-on, practical one-year course. It will give you the knowledge and skills to design, demonstrate and lead exercise programmes for individuals or groups.

Get qualified as a Personal Trainer with the industry’s most recognised training provider and turn your love for fitness into a rewarding career! If you are passionate about helping others achieve their health and fitness goals, do what Michelle Bridges and countless others have done and become a Personal Trainer through the Australian Institute of Fitness.

If you’re searching for quality, world-class education and unrivalled support, leading to a successful fitness career, the Master Trainer Program™ from the Australian Institute of Fitness is the course for you!

The Fitness and Health Promotion concentration was designed to meet the needs of individuals who are currently working in or hoping to enter into a career in the health and fitness industry. This strand prepares individuals for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) credential, which can lead to a job in a rapidly expanding field. According to recent Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data, employment opportunities are expected to increase by 24% through 2020, and the field is expected to add more than 60,000 jobs over that time.

This short course is designed for support workers who require the skills and knowledge required to prepare and provide medication assistance and complete medication documentation. This short course also involves supporting a client to self-administer medication. It is best suited to support workers who are employed or who are otherwise able to demonstrate competency in a suitable workplace.

The Strength and Conditioning concentration was designed for current practitioners, aspiring strength and conditioning coaches, personal trainers, and athletic performance coaches.