Physical Fitness Technician at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA

Parks, Recreation & Fitness Certificate CIP 31.0507

Total Graduates

5

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

60%

3 of 5

Female Graduates

40%

2 of 5

Annual Tuition

$1,288

In-state rate

Available Degrees for Physical Fitness Technician

Certificate 5 grads Certificate 2 grads

Program Popularity

#31
of 94 colleges nationally
67%
Produces more graduates than 67% of colleges offering this program
781
Total national graduates (Certificate)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Physical Fitness Technician.
Degree Level Certificate
CIP Code 31.0507
Program Family Parks, Recreation & Fitness

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 5 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 60% male, 40% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors

Primary Occupation
$46,180
Median Annual Salary
$27,580 $82,050
10th percentile 90th percentile
303,620 employed nationally +11.9% projected growth

Related Occupations

Athletic trainers +11.1%
$60,250

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

$60,250

10-Year Job Growth

+11.1%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
Athletic Trainers SOC: 29-9091
$48,200+11.1%
75%
primary100% confidence
$36,944+11.9%
75%
primary100% confidence

Salary Progression

Starting Salary

$45,188

Peak Salary

$75,313

Total Growth

+67%

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (10)

Active Listening
Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Speaking
Judgment and Decision Making
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Reading Comprehension
Instructing
Service Orientation

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

S
Social
R
Realistic
I
Investigative

helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Building things
  • Working with hands
  • Conducting research
  • Solving complex problems

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Empathetic
Patient
Practical
Hands-on
Analytical
Curious

💡 Interests

Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands
Conducting research
Solving complex problems

Work Values

Active Listening
Monitoring
Instructing
Service Orientation
Helping others
Knowledge

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment; research, analysis, and problem-solving?

2

Do you value active listening?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • Analytical thinkers who enjoy problem-solving
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer routine tasks
  • Those who prefer working independently
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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