FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST NASM-FNS National Academy of Sports Medicine Teaches clients how to interpret labels, select appropriate portion sizes, and eat healthy. Educates clients about nutrition’s critical role in weight loss and management. Illustrates how energy balance, caloric needs, activity, metabolism, and food choices impact fitness goals. Provides clients with valuable handout materials, products to…
GROUP PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST NASM-GPTS National Academy of Sports Medicine A hybrid of the best aspects from one-on-one personal training and group fitness. Helps clients receive the necessary communication and coaching skills for a dynamic group setting. Trainers learn to teach, train, and motivate all participants involved with structured progression of large format exercise programs.
HEARTSAVER CPR-AED American Heart Association This critical certification teaches trainers to recognize and treat life-threatening emergencies, including cardiac arrest and choking for adult, child and infant victims.
MIND / BODY SPECIALIST ACE-MBS American Council on Exercise Teaches trainers to deliver holistic programs to clients searching for a more balanced approach to health and wellness. Yoga and Pilates helps clients improve posture, reduce stress, strengthen the core, build muscle, and fuel their internal connection with themselves.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN FINE ART BFA Loyola University of New Orleans A disciplined approach to studying and creating visual art, concentrating on drawing and digital design/computer animation. BFA students participate in juried exhibitions, gain critical business skills, and improve technical knowledge.
BACHELOR’S DEGREE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BS Illinois Institute of Technology One of these things is not like the other, right? This rigorous degree studied the analysis, design, and production of micro-circuitry, technical problems, and practical applications og electrical systems.
CERTIFIED METABOLIC TECHNICIAN MET New Leaf Experience in active & resting metabolic testing with practical application to daily routines.
VIRTUAL COACHING SPECIALIST NASM-VCS National Academy of Sports Medicine The NASM Virtual Coaching Specialization equips trainers with the skills necessary to take training fully digital. Trainers learn how to conduct and modify fitness assessments online, how to cue clients in an online environment, and how to run a training business digitally.
