Learn Your Way
W.I.T.S. offers three ways to complete your fitness education: Virtual LIVE, Hybrid, and Online. Each format delivers the same program requirements through a different learning experience, so you can choose the structure that best fits your schedule and preferred way to learn.
Compare Learning Formats
The certification requirements stay the same. What changes is how you experience the instruction. Compare the structure, schedule, and practical learning experience of each format.
| Compare | Virtual LIVE Live online instruction | Hybrid Online + in-person | Online Self-paced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instruction | Live online | Live online core instruction + in-person practical training | Pre-recorded lectures and practical skill labs |
| Schedule | Set days and times each week | Set days and times each week | Self-paced |
| Live Instructor | Yes, online | Yes, online and in person | No scheduled live instructor interaction |
| Practical Learning | Live online demonstrations, participation, and homework demonstrations | In-person practical training at a gym with an instructor and other students | Pre-recorded practical skill labs |
| Recordings | Available after live sessions as a study tool | Available after live sessions as a study tool | Recorded content is the course instruction |
| Best Fit | Students who want live instruction and structure while learning remotely | Students who want live instruction plus in-person practical experience | Students who need maximum scheduling flexibility |
Live Online
Online + In-Person
Self-Paced
Virtual LIVE and Hybrid follow scheduled weekly classes. Online learning is self-paced and does not include scheduled live instructor sessions.
A CLOSER LOOK
The right format depends on how you prefer to learn, how much scheduling flexibility you need, and whether you want practical instruction in person.
VIRTUAL LIVE
Join scheduled live online classes where you can see, hear, ask questions, and actively participate with your instructor and classmates. Practical skills are demonstrated during LIVE sessions, with participation and demonstrations from both instructors and students.
Best For
Students who value live interaction and structure but want to participate remotely.
HYBRID
Complete the core knowledge portion through scheduled Virtual LIVE instruction, then meet in person at a gym for practical training with an instructor and other students.
Best For
Students who want live instruction plus direct, in-person practical experience.
ONLINE
Work through pre-recorded lectures and practical skill labs on a self-paced schedule. Online courses do not include scheduled live instructor sessions.
Best For
Students who need maximum scheduling flexibility and are comfortable learning independently.
Course schedules and format availability may vary by program and participating school.
