Type: 
University of Physical Education
Region: 
Śląskie
Programme: 
Health science
Area: 
Medical, health and sport sciences
Level: 
Bachelor Programme
Mode of studies: 
full-time programme
Duration: 
3-year first-cycle studies
Degree awarded: 
Bechelor
Scholarships available: 
For applicants studying under the terms applicable to Polish nationals is 2610 PLN ; For foreign applicants undertaking tuition on a fee-paying basis is 7500 PLN
Application deadline: 
Sunday, 14 July, 2024
Language: 
EN
Day of semester start: 
Tuesday, 1 October, 2024
Credits (ECTS): 
180 ECTS
Description: 

Health trainer is a public health specialist who helps individuals and groups assess their lifestyles and wellbeing, set and achieve health goals, design health and fitness programmes and provide theoretical information and practical support that will help people to change their behaviors. Health trainer’s interventions include health risk assessment, modification of health behaviors, counseling and application of lifestyle changes (including nutrition, physical activity, stress management) to maintain health and wellbeing, prevent and reverse the progression of chronic diseases. Job prospects as a health trainer range from working in health clubs, wellness centers, fitness centers, gyms and personal training studios, leisure centers, hotels, resorts or spas, and sports clubs. Corporate fitness and wellbeing are growing rapidly, therefore health trainers could work for companies/organizations providing workplace wellness programmes or fitness facilities. Graduates will be prepared to set up one’ s own or freelance business as a health or personal trainer. The study programme is also designed to prepare students who wish to have personal trainer certification and take exams offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other internationally recognized organizations.

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