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Online Doctoral Degree Programs in Sports & Fitness


Personal fitness trainers and certified personal trainers work with people to help them set and achieve fitness goals. As a personal fitness trainer or a certified personal trainer, you must be motivated to help people and willing to work with them one-on-one. Trainers usually work with people at gyms, fitness centers or in their homes.


Certified personal trainers are regulated and must complete a certification program and be licensed. Certification may be offered in various areas of exercise such as personal training, weight training, and aerobics.

There are many organizations that offer certification testing in the fitness field. An increased number of employers are requiring a bachelor's degree in a health related field.

Certified personal training programs may also include specializations such as working with disabled or elderly patients or rehabilitation. Certification generally expires after two years, and continuing education is required for recertification.


Northcentral University
Northcentral University

Earn your degree online and boost your career at Northcentral University. We offer online doctoral, master's, and bachelor's degree programs in education, behavioral and health sciences, and business.



  • Sports Management - PhD in Education
  • Sports Management - Doctor of Education
  • Health Psychology - PhD of Psychology
  • Athletic Coaching - Master of Education
  • Sports Management - Master of Education
University of the Rockies
University of the Rockies

Join the community of thought leaders at University of the Rockies. Pursue your graduate degree from the University’s School of Professional Psychology or School of Organizational Leadership.



  • Doctor of Psychology, Sports and Performance Psychology
  • Doctor of Psychology, Health and Wellness Psychology
  • MA in Psychology, Sports and Performance Psychology Specialization
  • MA in Psychology, Health and Wellness Psychology
Walden University
Walden University Balance your personal and professional commitments while earning a respected Ph.D., master's degree, or bachelor's degree online at Walden University. Programs offered in management, education, psychology and health and human services.

  • Ph.D. in Psychology - Health Psychology
  • M.S. in Psychology - Health Psychology
Capella University
Capella University

Capella is an accredited, online university where you'll experience unparalleled support, join a community of accomplished professionals, and be challenged with rigorous academics. Learn more about our online doctoral, master’s, MBA, undergraduate, and certificate programs by answer a short form.



  • MS - Sport Psychology
Argosy University Online
Argosy University Online Argosy University offers doctoral, master's, bachelor's and associate's degree programs to students through its five colleges: Psychology and Behavioral Sciences, Education, Business, Health Sciences, and Undergraduate Studies.

  • Sport-Exercise Psychology (MA)