Certificate

Commercial Fitness & Exercise Equipment Service Technician

A 12-credit certificate in four courses: treadmill AC drives, elevation motors and running decks, self-powered alternators, eddy current brakes and resistance systems, strength machines, cable and pulley systems and preventive maintenance, and console electronics, heart rate telemetry and networked fitness diagnostics. Coursework is vendor-neutral. It prepares you for industry practice and does not by itself grant any license or agency certification.

12 credits

3 terms

Free to study · $99 for the credential

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Outcomes

What you will be able to do

01Diagnose treadmill drive and lift faults
02Service resistance and braking systems
03Inspect and maintain strength equipment safely
04Troubleshoot consoles and telemetry

Careers

Where graduates work

Fitness equipment service technician
Field service technician
Health club maintenance technician

Curriculum

Term 1

3 credits

FIT 1013 cr

Commercial Treadmill Drive Systems, Elevation, and Mechanical Decks

This course delivers technical instruction on commercial treadmill electromechanical systems, focusing on variable frequency alternating current drives, motorized incline assemblies, and mechanical running decks. Students develop practical troubleshooting, diagnostic measurement, and preventive maintenance skills required to service heavy-use commercial exercise equipment.

Term 2

6 credits

FIT 1053 cr

Self-Powered Generators, Eddy Current Braking, and Resistance Systems

This course delivers comprehensive technical instruction on the electro-mechanical principles, operation, and troubleshooting of commercial self-powered generator systems and eddy current brakes. Students learn to systematically diagnose, service, and calibrate electromagnetic resistance mechanisms, power storage components, and drive interfaces commonly found in commercial stationary cycles, cross-trainers, and rowers.

FIT 1103 cr

Commercial Strength Equipment Mechanics, Cable Systems, and Preventive Maintenance

This course provides technical training in the mechanical principles, structural inspection, and maintenance protocols required for commercial selectorized and plate-loaded strength equipment. Students master cable assembly fabrication, pulley alignment, weight stack servicing, and comprehensive preventive maintenance schedules to ensure facility safety and equipment longevity.

Term 3

3 credits

FIT 1153 cr

Console Electronics, Biometric Telemetry, and Networked Fitness Systems

This course provides advanced technical instruction on the diagnostic testing, repair, and network integration of commercial exercise equipment console electronics and telemetry interfaces. Students master embedded microprocessor controls, analog and digital heart rate monitoring systems, and networked fleet asset management protocols.

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