Career Guides
The health/fitness technician program is a two-year professional technical curriculum
offered at Spokane Falls Community College. This program is designed for students
who are looking toward a career in the health/fitness industry. Students who complete
the two-year program and receive an associate in applied science degree (A.A.S.)
can enter the job market immediately. Students interested in transferring to a four-year
college can utilize an articulation agreement with Eastern Washington University.
This agreement allows students the option of transferring directly into the exercise
science program at EWU.
Certification for fitness professionals, with its emphasis on safety, reliability
and high standards, is required in most fitness facilities. The HFT program prepares
students for the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s personal trainer
exam. The NSCA-CPT exam is the only accredited personal trainer exam in the nation.
Spokane Falls Community College is a host site for this national exam each June,
following the completion of spring quarter.
The HFT program provides instruction in professional areas such as exercise physiology,
anatomical kinesiology, sports nutrition, care and prevention of injuries, functional
training, personal training, health screening, and exercise prescription. Related
courses include stress management, therapeutic massage, first aid/ CPR and exercise
for older adults.
Special attention is given to students interested in athletic training. Working
with a NATA certified athletic trainer, students learn the necessary skills needed
to help evaluate and treat athletic injuries of all types. Hours accumulated through
student training can be applied toward NATA certification.
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