Health and Fitness Science
Are you passionate about personal health? Do you want to help people achieve their health and fitness goals working in a fitness studio, sports performance facility, or as a self-employed physical trainer? Gaston College’s Health and Fitness Science program prepares fitness professionals to work in the rapidly growing health and wellness industry.
Careers in Health and Fitness
This three-semester diploma program prepares students for careers in a wide variety of fields, whether you want to work one-on-one with clients or develop a health and wellness program for a large group of people. Careers in health and fitness science include:
- Personal Training
- Fitness Consulting
- Health Coaching
- Health Club Management
- Employee Wellness Education
- Nutrition
Students who successfully complete the program receive a diploma and will sit for an accredited certified personal trainer exam before graduation.
Gaston College also has articulation agreements with Appalachian State University, UNC Charlotte, Lenoir-Rhyne University, and Gardner Webb University. Students who complete the diploma in Health and Fitness Science can transfer to these schools’ four-year programs.
Topics Covered in This Program Include:
- Physical Fitness Theory
- Personal Training
- Nutrition
- Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology
- Biomechanics
- Weight Control
- Stress Management
- Prevention of Exercise Injury
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The links below provide additional information on these programs.
Diploma
- Health & Fitness Science (D45630) – beginning Fall 2025
Certificates
Contact Information
For Gaston College admissions questions, please contact:
Admissions
[email protected]
704-922-6232
For program specific questions, please contact:
Brett LaFemina, Lead Instructor
[email protected]
704.922.2280