Become a Fitness and Personal Training Expert
Austin Community College’s accredited Exercise Science Program gives you the scientific understanding and practical skills you need to succeed as a personal trainer. You’ll design fun and safe fitness workouts, prepare for national certification exams, and get qualified for jobs at top fitness centers.
Career & Salary Information
Exercise science graduates find jobs in a multibillion-dollar industry––from personal trainers and wellness coaches in gyms, clubs, and health organizations. ACC's exercise science program is a strong foundation for personal trainer certification in Austin. Labor market information shows careers in exercise science are growing and expected to increase more than 11 percent over the next four years in Central Texas.
Awards & Program Maps
Choose the Award Path That’s Right for You
ACC offers stackable credentials. Certificates prepare you for a career change or career advancement and often include credits that count toward associate degrees. Associate degrees further increase your employability and help you build a strong foundation for university transfer. Learn about credential options.
Explore awards and follow the program maps below to stay on track.
Interested in personal trainer certification? ACC’s Exercise Science Program is the only nationally accredited personal fitness training program in Texas. Apply now. Limited seats are available for introductory courses for non-majors or future program applicants.
| Program | Award Type | Award Title | Award Plan | Program Map | Optional Mode | Catalog Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science | Associate of Applied Science Degree | Exercise Science | Award Plan | Program Map | PCPFT | |
| Exercise Science | Certificate | Fitness Specialist Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCPFT | |
| Exercise Science | Certificate | Personal Fitness Trainer Level 1 | Award Plan | Program Map | PCPFT |
Academic Department Contacts
| Academic Program | First Name | Last Name | Phone | Department Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science | Rebecca | James | Call | Send Email | Visit Website |
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Note: Bachelor’s Degree, Health Sciences, and other specialty programs may not appear in the Program Of Interest selection area. Use the Request for Information links on those pages to contact those program administrators.