01jason20

I plan on starting my own personal training business. In college I will major in exercise science/sport science/kinesiology and ?????????. What major would be most benificial to me. Business? Marketing? Accounting? And with what emphasis? I'm not really sure what differs between business and marketing. So any suggestions or information would be greatly appreciated. If you REALLY want to help, feel free to PM me your thoughts. If I havn't provided enough info I would be happy to answer any other questions. Thanks.

01jason20

Any help here? Thank you.

Scientificmind

Honestly you don't need a business degree to open a personal training business. The most important qualification is that you are certified to be a personal trainer, and obtain the proper documents to open a location. If you plan on handling the books and stuff like that, accounting courses definitely can't hurt. If you plan on developing franchises, then marketing and other business courses will help. What you are doing is selling a service. The key thing here is the ability to sell yourself and your business. People would be investing their hard earned money. One question you may ask yourself is, why should they go to you instead of an already established gym or a widely known trainer? I hope this helps.

01jason20

Is there anything that would emcompass all of these things? Some accounting, some marketing, and some other business courses. Thank you.

Scientificmind

Maybe a general Business Administration major?

01jason20

Business Admin? Some schools have a business major with a focus in entreprenuership. Any specific areas that you think would be good for me to learn about?