1. How do I register?
Every student must register with a university or college that offers
our courses. GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work
in partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. You must locate a school and contact them for registration information.
2. How much do the courses cost?
Our partner colleges set the prices for the courses they offer. You must locate a school for cost and registration information.
3. Why do I have to locate a school?
GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work in
partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. GES is the
content developer for the course, but the schools actually offer the
courses and provide the certificates upon completion.
4. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can! The International zip code locator will determine which school is nearest you. Simply click here to choose your country, and select the course you wish to take.
5. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
Not in most cases. Most of our partner schools offer telephone or
online registration. All of our courses are delivered entirely online,
so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school. Locate a school and contact them for more registration options.
6. What if there is not a school in my area that offers the course I want to take?
You can register with the school that is closest to your zip code (even
if it is far away). Since GES courses are online, you never have to
actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online
registration. Locate a school for more registration information.
7. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start
and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course,
you are given an 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, a three month extension is available free of charge. Should you need more time beyond the three month extension, a fee of $300 will apply.
8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by
your tuition. GES will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon
registration.
9. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal
aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards
will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Locate a school for more information on this.
- GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here for more information on this loan program.
10. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school you registered with. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.
11. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
12. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
13. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
14. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
Yes.
15. How can I get more information on the course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button below). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Ask a question” button below. You may also call us at 1-866-441-5454. We will answer your questions promptly.
16. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Locate a school for registration information.
17. How am I graded or assessed in the courses/program?
Your grade will be determined based upon the total points earned on quizzes, problem-solving questions, exams, written reports, special projects, and assignments that require reading the text(s), articles, lecture presentations, internet research, and then going online to complete assignments.
18. What must I do to graduate with the Certificate in Fitness Business Management?
Complete and receive a passing grade of (C- or above) in all courses.
19. How will I interact with the teacher?
We have several communication tools available to us. We know how important it is for the teacher to be available to the student. You can use the regular email system, the classroom discussion boards, the chat room, or the telephone to interact with the teacher.
20. Where and how do I perform my Optional Field Internship Elective Course?
Students that enter the program have three unique internship options for placement in a 6 week/60 hour internship experience. They may elect to intern at an approved partnered internship site, a facility of their choice either in the U.S. or Internationally (with program coordinator/instructor approval), or at a facility they may already be currently employed.
The internship course requires students to establish informational interviews approximately 4 weeks prior to the internship start date with several different internship site locations. If interested in the internship course, students will be provided an internship information packet that guides students in the process to set-up an internship. NOTE: Students do need to receive CPR certification and approval by the Program Coordinator prior to beginning the Optional Field Internship Elective Course.
21. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No, all required materials are supplied with the course.
Fitness Business Management
GES 403 -- 260 hours
FAQs
- GES also provides a loan opportunity for students. Simply go to www.collegeloanapplication.com to apply for an easier qualifying loan. Click here for more information on this loan program.
1. How do I register?
Every student must register with a university or college that offers
our courses. GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work
in partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. You must locate a school and contact them for registration information.
2. How much do the courses cost?
Our partner colleges set the prices for the courses they offer. You must locate a school for cost and registration information.
3. Why do I have to locate a school?
GES does not offer courses directly to the public. We work in
partnership with colleges and universities nationwide. GES is the
content developer for the course, but the schools actually offer the
courses and provide the certificates upon completion.
4. Can I register for courses if I live outside the United States?
Yes you can! The International zip code locator will determine which school is nearest you. Simply click here to choose your country, and select the course you wish to take.
5. Do I ever have go to the school I register with?
Not in most cases. Most of our partner schools offer telephone or
online registration. All of our courses are delivered entirely online,
so you never have to go to a class or travel to the school. Locate a school and contact them for more registration options.
6. What if there is not a school in my area that offers the course I want to take?
You can register with the school that is closest to your zip code (even
if it is far away). Since GES courses are online, you never have to
actually travel to the school. Most schools offer telephone or online
registration. Locate a school for more registration information.
7. How long does it take to complete a course?
All of our courses are self-paced and open enrollment. You can start
and finish the course at your own pace. When you register for a course,
you are given an 180 days (6 months) to complete the course. If you need more time, a three month extension is available free of charge. Should you need more time beyond the three month extension, a fee of $300 will apply.
8. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All materials are included. The cost of materials will be covered by
your tuition. GES will ship all materials via UPS ground service upon
registration.
9. Can I get financial aid?
GES courses are non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal
aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards
will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Locate a school for more information on this.
10. What happens when I complete the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school you registered with. You must obtain a final passing grade of 70% or greater to be awarded a certificate.
11. Am I guaranteed a job?
GES courses will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We do not provide direct job placement services, but our instructors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Instructors will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the course. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.
12. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via email or phone) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.
13. What do I have to have in order to take an online course, and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online courses, you must have access to a computer and the Internet (a normal dial-up connection is fine). You can access the course contents from any web-enabled computer. There are no necessary plug-ins. You do not have to use the same computer to log-in to the course every time. We recommend that you have a word processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.
14. Can this course be taken on a Mac?
Yes.
15. How can I get more information on the course?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via LIVE chat (click the button below). If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Ask a question” button below. You may also call us at 1-866-441-5454. We will answer your questions promptly.
16. When can I start the course?
Our courses are all open enrollment. You can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Locate a school for registration information.
17. How am I graded or assessed in the courses/program?
Your grade will be determined based upon the total points earned on quizzes, problem-solving questions, exams, written reports, special projects, and assignments that require reading the text(s), articles, lecture presentations, internet research, and then going online to complete assignments.
18. What must I do to graduate with the Certificate in Fitness Business Management?
Complete and receive a passing grade of (C- or above) in all courses.
19. How will I interact with the teacher?
We have several communication tools available to us. We know how important it is for the teacher to be available to the student. You can use the regular email system, the classroom discussion boards, the chat room, or the telephone to interact with the teacher.
20. Where and how do I perform my Optional Field Internship Elective Course?
Students that enter the program have three unique internship options for placement in a 6 week/60 hour internship experience. They may elect to intern at an approved partnered internship site, a facility of their choice either in the U.S. or Internationally (with program coordinator/instructor approval), or at a facility they may already be currently employed.
The internship course requires students to establish informational interviews approximately 4 weeks prior to the internship start date with several different internship site locations. If interested in the internship course, students will be provided an internship information packet that guides students in the process to set-up an internship. NOTE: Students do need to receive CPR certification and approval by the Program Coordinator prior to beginning the Optional Field Internship Elective Course.
21. Do I have to buy additional materials?
No, all required materials are supplied with the course.
