Fitness Technology
Sylvania HT 215 | Department Chair: Moe O'Connor | 503-977-4210 | FAX: 503-977-8266
Foundation of Fitness
The demand for personal trainers increases as companies realize that better health translates into lower insurance rates, and management understands the relationship between fitness and productivity,
Not only have many corporations realized the value of personal trainers to themselves and employees, but also our society now places a higher value on fitness personnel who offer expertise in preventive health care, nutrition and proper exercise.
A number of employers need fitness personnel. Health clubs, corporate health centers, vacation facilities, diet centers and hospital fitness facilities all require people to work as professionals in the areas of exercise, health and nutrition. Our Fitness Technology program is designed to give you the foundation for a career in fitness, combining practical knowledge with the biomedical foundation needed for health professionals.
Degrees and Certificates
In this program you can earn the following:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Certificate
See the catalog for information regarding program requirements.
The Fitness Technology program also coordinates with the Gerontology program for a co-certificate and/or degree.
ACSM Health/Fitness Instructor and CEC Workshops
The PCC Fitness Technology department is proud to partner with ACSM to offer both the 3-day & 1-day ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Workshops! See ACSM Certified Personal Trainer Workshops for more information.
The Right Fit
Standing out as one of just a few similar programs in the Northwest, PCC’s Fitness Technology program offers the facilities, training and instructors who possess advanced degrees to help you succeed. Students also benefit from a state-of-the-art Fitness Technology Lab. This health facility includes metabolic carts as well as an electrocardiogram (ECG) machine which allow you to monitor, measure and calculate biofeedback. See the Program Overview for more information about what our program has to offer.
What's Next?
- If you do not have the required program prerequisites (see catalog), apply for admission to PCC, register and complete prerequisites.
- Attend a Fitness Technology orientation.
- Apply to the Fitness Technology program.
- Call 503-977-4210 for a personal interview with the Department Chair.