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Trevecca Nazarene University Associate of Science in Exercise/Personal Training
Trevecca Nazarene University

Trevecca Nazarene University

Associate of Science in Exercise/Personal Training

Associate of Applied Science

2 years

English

Full time

On-Campus

Key Summary

    About : The Associate of Science in Exercise/Personal Training provides a focused education in fitness and health. Students will learn essential skills in exercise programming, nutrition, and client motivation over two years. The program blends classroom theory with practical application, preparing graduates for certification as personal trainers.
    Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue roles such as personal trainers, fitness coaches, or exercise instructors. They may also find opportunities in health clubs, fitness centers, and wellness facilities, helping clients achieve their fitness goals.

Trevecca’s Associate of Science in exercise/personal training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the certified personal trainer exam and to help clients manage their fitness and overall health. This two-year degree gives you a solid foundation upon which you can build your career or continue your education.

Program Benefits

  • Graduate with the skills you need to build a successful career as a personal trainer.
  • Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
  • Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
  • Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.

What to Expect

As a student in Trevecca’s associate of science in exercise/personal training program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to help clients who are seeking to be more proactive and effective in managing their fitness and overall health. This two-year degree gives you solid liberal art and exercise science foundation upon which to build your career. It also prepares you to pass a certified personal trainer exam upon completion of the program.

Coursework spans topics like the fundamentals of strength training and aerobic conditioning, nutrition for fitness and performance, personal training as a business, sport psychology, healthcare management, and more. In addition to relevant and engaging coursework, you’ll take part in hands-on learning with practicum opportunities outside of the classroom. This field experience prepares you to work with clients and allows you to network with professionals in the field. Your associate degree in exercise/personal training will also allow you to transition seamlessly into the Bachelor of Science in exercise science if you choose.

Why Choose Trevecca?

Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.

Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.

As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals and who will help you understand how biblical principles apply in exercise and health science vocations.