seasoning coriander: Emeraldisles5 asks: Would I be better off getting certfied through ACE or studying exercise science at a local community college?

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Emeraldisles5 asks: Would I be better off getting certfied through ACE or studying exercise science at a local community college?

I am interested in helping out other people to be healthier and more active, especially with good nutrition and psychical activity. However, I have been taking a couple of fitness classes at the YMCA along with my regular running and swimming activity routine, and I was recommended that if I cannot study exercise science and nutrition at a local community college, that I could still be certified by the American Council of Exercise and get CPR certified. I have never had a job, except for volunteering, and I just want to know what would be better, as well as money wise. If I went through the at home study program, and then took the certification exam, it is less expensive and valid for a couple of years.

2 Answers

Perhaps you could get your certification, find a job in your chosen field, then continue your education at a community college?

Thank you! This has been keeping me up at night. Money is tight but my dad is willing to help me out, and to get certified through at home the course only cost a few hundred dollars each. Community College can run for 5 or 10 grand. I am very bright for the most part, I have trouble with certain forms of math, but enjoy science.