 | International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) educates professionals and volunteers working in youth sports and fitness organizations. We use IYCA materials in our youth fitness courses and look to IYCA founder Brian Grasso for continued input. To learn more, visit the IYCA website. |
 | PTA Global videos are part of our curriculum. Over 20 industry experts offer health fitness certification training and video lectures to keep students up to speed with new information. To learn more, visit the PTA Global website. |
 | We are the only university in the country to have the Muscle Activation Techniques (MAT) Jumpstart™ certification in our bachelor’s degree program. Students learn how to identify and evaluate muscular imbalances. To learn more, visit the MAT website. |
 | PTontheNET offers an online exercise and flexibility library that includes thousands of articles, videos, and assessment tools for health fitness professionals. To learn more, visit PTontheNET. |
 | We are the only university in the country that offers RTS (Resistance Training Specialist) 123 certification in our bachelor’s degree program. This certification specializes in the study and application of exercise mechanics. To learn more, visit the RTS website. |
 | An individual holding a certification from American Council on Exercise (ACE) may satisfy continuing education requirements through coursework from the health fitness specialist programs. ACE has been committed to enriching quality of life through safe, effective exercise and physical activity since 1985. To learn if certain courses meet requirements for continuing education credit, please visit the ACE website. |
 | Individuals holding a certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) may be eligible to use coursework from the Health Fitness Specialist degree as continuing education. The ACSM has been advancing health through science, education and medicine since 1954. To learn if certain courses meet requirements for continuing education credit, please visit the ACSM website. |
 | Individuals holding a certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) may be eligible to use coursework from the Health Fitness Specialist degree as continuing education. The NSCA supports education and applications to improve athletic performance and fitness. To learn if certain courses meet requirements for continuing education credit, please visit the NSCA website. |