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VWAS · Professional Credential Program

Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach

Develop expertise in Module F1 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Foundations, Module F2 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Practice, and Module F3 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Mastery. This comprehensive credential program prepares you to practice as a certified Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach professional through evidence-based methodologies and practical application.

35 Modules (All Tiers)129 Lessons (All Tiers)3-5 Hours (AFC)4 Credentials AvailableSelf-Paced

Credential Pathway

4 of 6 tiers available for Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach

1
AFCAccelerated Foundation Credential
2
MDMini Diploma
3
PPDProfessional Practitioner Diploma
4
APDAdvanced Professional Diploma
5
MPDMaster Professional Diploma
6
FPDFellow Professional Diploma

Complete Curriculum

35 modules · 129 lessons
1

Module F1 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Foundations

Core principles of Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach

3 lessons45 min
2

Module F2 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Practice

Applied practice of Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach

3 lessons45 min
3

Module F3 — Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Mastery

Advanced mastery of Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach

4 lessons60 min

Career Pathways & Earning Potential

Professional opportunities at each credential level

AFC

Entry-level Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach practitioner, wellness consultant

$35,000 – $55,000/year

MD

Certified Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach specialist, group facilitator

$45,000 – $75,000/year

PPD

Senior Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach practitioner, private practice owner

$60,000 – $95,000/year

APD

Advanced specialist, clinical supervisor, program director

$80,000 – $120,000/year

MPD

Master practitioner, training director, expert consultant

$100,000 – $150,000/year

FPD

Fellow, published authority, keynote speaker, academic faculty

$120,000 – $200,000+/year

Practice Modalities

Private 1:1 coaching & consulting
Group coaching programs
Online courses & digital products
Corporate wellness contracts
Clinical & healthcare settings
Speaking & workshops

Included with Your Credential

Group Coaching Sessions
Peer Community Access
Business Launch Guidance
Client Acquisition Framework

Earnings vary by experience, location, niche specialization, and individual effort. Figures represent typical market ranges for certified practitioners in the United States.

Program Methodology

Primary Framework:
A.F.C.

Progression Path:

FoundationPracticeMastery

Program Director

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol

Dr. Maria Krista A. Pinol, MD, RN

Medical Director & Lead Clinical Reviewer

As the Lead Medical Reviewer, Dr. Pinol validates the clinical accuracy, diagnostic safety, and physiological frameworks of all medical tracking protocols taught within the curriculum. She oversees interpretation pathways for advanced endocrinology, complex toxicity, and regenerative therapies.

Program Details

4
Credential Tiers
35
Total Modules
129
Total Lessons
3-5
Hours (AFC)
CollegeCollege of Veterinary Wellness & Animal Sciences
Delivery100% Online
PaceSelf-Paced
Passing Standard70%
AssessmentBoard Examination
Starting at (AFC)$17

Start Your Pet Fitness and Exercise Coach Journey

Begin with the AFC Foundation and progress to advanced credentials

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