Online Certificates in Posture, Fitness and Nutrition. Registration now Available!

May 25, 2011 - PRLog -- According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau publication Occupational Outlook Handbook, overall employment for personal trainers is expected to increase 44% from 2002 to 2012.  In addition, baby boomers will start retiring in 2011, and there will be an increased demand for qualified trainers to help them stay active and healthy.

Educational Fitness Solutions, creator of the online Certificate Programs in Nutrition, Fitness, and Health in partnership with the National Posture Institute and accredited colleges and universities nationwide, has the following Online Certificates available for registration:

Fitness
•   National Posture Institute’s Certified Posture Specialist
•   Fitness Business Management
•   Personal Fitness Training
•   Personal/Group Exercise Training for Older Adults
•   Women’s Exercise Training and Wellness

Nutrition
•   Family Nutrition
•   Functional Family Nutrition
•   Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness and Sports
•   School Nutrition and Wellness

Our programs can typically be completed in under 18 weeks, or if you have a busy schedule, courses can be spread out over a 2 year time period.  Courses are offered all year long. Each course is led by an instructor with either a master’s or doctoral degree in exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, physical therapy, or nutrition.  

“Now is the perfect time to become a Fitness Professional.” says Dimitri Onyskow, EFS's Director of Academic Relations. “During these tough economic times, people are looking for some added value, that extra benefit, when choosing what health/fitness facility to go to and spend their money.  Being able to provide proof that you have completed fitness/wellness specific education through one of our partnered colleges/universities will serve as that desired added value.”  

For more information on our programs or to register, visit our website:  www.efslibrary.net.  Like to speak to a representative?  Either call:  574-849-1281, or email:  dopft@yahoo.com.

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Educational Fitness Solutions Inc. (EFS) partners with accredited community colleges and universities in providing their communities with the delivery of online web-based certificate programs and courses in heath, fitness, and personal training.