Enrollment in this Physical Fitness program requires that the student, with or without reasonable accommodations (see Notes), must be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to coordinate simultaneous motions;
- Perform movements that require supination, pronation, flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, hyperextension rotation, circumduction;
- Operate strength training equipment that requires pushing, pulling, rotating, or moving objects and weights;
- Demonstrate ability to retain and evaluate information for use in supervision and evaluation of clients;
- Display cognitive (thinking) abilities to measure, calculate, reason, and analyze information and data;
- Demonstrate ability to manipulate dials on equipment;
- Demonstrate the ability to stretch, bend, lunge, sit, step up, step down and chop;
- Perform exercise skills in both fast and slow cadences;
- Maintain a level of energy and endurance necessary to complete essential functions;
- Demonstrate safe body mechanics when moving clients or equipment including lifting, carrying small equipment (under 50 lbs.) and moving large equipment (over 50 lbs.);
- Function within the ethical and legal standards of fitness settings;
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage two or more activities or sources of information;
- Utilize problem-solving skills in making a decision;
- Detect an unsafe environment and carry out appropriate emergency procedures; and
- Effectively communicate to clients and other health professionals by:
- Explaining procedures;
- Receiving information from others;
- Receiving information from written documents;
- Exhibiting appropriate interpersonal skill(s) to motivate clients;
- Analyzing and documenting assessment finding and intervention; and
- Demonstrating the ability to critically read and interpret charts, instruction and manuals.
To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
Additional Requirements
Demonstrated college-level skills in reading & writing
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |
Below you'll find program costs, student loan debt, graduation rates, and jobs associated with this program.
Program Name: Physical Fitness Certificate
This program is designed to be completed in: one (1) year.
Costs for this program if completed within normal timeframe:
- $6,607 in-state tuition and fees
- $6,984 New England/New York resident tuition and fees
- $13,393 out-of-state tuition and fees
- $1,450 estimated books and supplies
- $1,856 estimated transportation
There may be additional costs to consider such as reduced income if you will be cutting back on work hours, child care, room, board, and general living expenses while enrolled.
Loan debt of the typical graduate of this program: As fewer than 10 students completed this program within normal time, median indebtedness is being withheld to preserve their confidentiality.
Program meets licensure requirements in Massachusetts.
For more information about graduation rates, loan repayment rates, and post-enrollment earnings about this institution and other postsecondary institutions, please see: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/
Berkshire Community College seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. Therefore, to the extent practicable, the College will endeavor to make a reasonable academic adjustment for an applicant with a disability who is otherwise qualified.
There are specific sensory, motor and psychosocial skills needed to successfully complete this Physical Fitness program. Any student who feels he/she will require accommodations with these skills should contact the coordinator of the Services for Students with Disabilities program.