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Health/Fitness Technician
Fall 2025
Spokane Falls Community College
3410 West Fort George Wright Drive
Spokane, WA 99224-5298
https://sfcc.spokane.edu/
Enrollment:
Fall
Degrees and Certificates
AAS - SFCC
Program Website:
View the program website
Program Description
The Health/Fitness Technician program is a two–year career technical curriculum offered at Spokane Falls Community College. This program is designed for students looking toward a career in the health/fitness industry. Students who complete the two-year program and receive an associate in applied science degree (AAS) are prepared for entry level positions.
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 several of the top rated accredited personal training certifications.
The HFT program provides instruction in professional areas such as exercise physiology, anatomical Kinesiology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, personal training, health screening, and exercise prescription. Related courses include stress management, first aid/ CPR and special considerations in exercise.
Program Learning Outcomes
Perform a variety of tasks related to health and fitness including, but not limited to, matching the appropriate exercise for each of the major muscle groups, demonstrate proper exercise technique, carry out basic health and fitness assessments, and develop exercise programs for a variety of clientele.
Exhibit professional behaviors which include empathy, respect, communication skills, and ethics.
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