Physical Fitness Technician

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

What is it about?

A program that prepares individuals for employment in health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, public and private recreation facilities, hospitals and corporate fitness programs where they will perform a variety of instructional and administrative duties. Includes instruction in human anatomy and physiology, fitness techniques, exercise science, personal training, nutrition, and customer service.

Numbers at a glance

506th
Popular nationwide
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Search Rank on O's List
8
Colleges offer it
84
Graduates (2018-19)
Men
54
Women
30

Trends

Graduates
Popularity Rank

Colleges

Number of Colleges by Type
Median Graduating Class by College Type
Number of Colleges by Size
Top 10 Public by Number of Graduates
SUNY College at Cortland29
Wayne State College15
Clarion University of Pennsylvania14
University of Southern Indiana7
Average public university graduating class: 16 students.
Top 10 Private by Number of Graduates
Universidad Del Este10
Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences7
Trevecca Nazarene University1
Averett University1
Average private university graduating class: 5 students.

O's Insights on Physical Fitness Technician

  • Major has been increasing in popularity over the last 15 years.
  • 77% of graduates come from public universities.

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