Frequently Asked Questions
- What degree programs do you offer?
- What is the process for admission?
- Please Explain the College Tuition Process:
- What is the Learning Process Like?
- How long will it take me to complete a degree program?
- When should I start?
- What can I expect after earning my degree from OPI?
What degree programs do you offer?
OPI offers an Associate’s degree in personal fitness training and entrepreneurship. This is for the person who has less than 60 credits college credits, a high school diploma or equivalent. Ideal candidates for this program are looking to separate themselves from those with only a certification. They also want to have a management/entrepreneurship education as well.
The Bachelor’s degree is for those with 60 or more credits from a college. The focus in this program is practical exercise science, athletic nutrition and introduction to sports psychology. Graduates are able to attain management positions and leadership positions in the health and fitness industry.
The Master’s of Science in Nutrition and Exercise is strongly focused on holistic nutrition. Those with a bachelor’s degree are encouraged to apply. Graduates are in a strong position to teach for various commercial companies, consult with clients, and develop their own products and businesses.
The Master’s of Applied Sports Psychology is focused on Neuro-Linguistic Programming (the Meta-Skills Model developed by Dr. Marlin Mackenzie professor emeritus, Teacher’s College – Columbia University), sports hypnosis, and the practical methods of Dr. James Loehr, Dr. Don Greene and others in the field.
Graduates are able to counsel athletes, executives, musicians and other performers. Those in the fitness field will find their skills useful in motivating and encouraging success in clients one-on-one or in groups.
What is the process for admission?
First, email us at Admin@OPI.edu and ask for a telephone interview. We’ll give you a free career consultation on the phone to see if our program is right for you or not. (This can be done by email as well).
Second, if our program is right for you, we’ll send you the proper application for you to complete and submit.
Third, once received and reviewed, you will receive a letter of acceptance or denial. The phone conversation (or email) will have pre-selected you for a program; therefore, acceptance at this stage is high.
Fourth, you confirm that you want to start the program and the start date. Only then are you asked for your first monthly tuition payment.
Please Explain the College Tuition Process:
The Optimal Performance Institute collects tuition on the first of each month.
What is the Learning Process Like?
Courses are online. All students have direct access to our administrator all the way to John J. Farley, President of the college. This is unheard of in other colleges around the world. The reason we are able to do this is because we keep our student class low.
You are both taking courses at your own pace and being coached by the college as you go. Our role is to coach you through the program and answer questions as you progress. It’s a very liberating process.
You are the master of your fate, the captain of your destiny!
How long will it take me to complete a degree program?
Each student is different, but plan on two years. It could be sooner or longer depending on your goals.
When should I start?
Start when you are ready to earn your degree. When you have the funds to complete your program it’s time to start. The mistake to avoid is waiting too long. You’ll never regret earning your degree, only not earning it.
What can I expect after earning my degree from OPI?
You will be able to progress your career best in the commercial health and fitness industry. You will be more credible in health and fitness, nutrition and sports psychology. You will have more confidence, gain greater respect, and ultimately, become more successful. Why not get started today?
