Personal Training
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training is designed to prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certifications. These certifications are generally required for employment in personal training positions and/or professional advancement within the fitness industry. The curriculum provides students with the foundational skills needed to design and implement fitness programs appropriate to clients’ goals and aligned with current industry best practices. A CCL in Personal Training: Advanced, an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance, and an Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Exercise Science are also available for students interested in continuing their studies in this field.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Personal Training (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5421
Total credits required
18-18.5
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Apply a foundational understanding of the relevant scientific concepts of physiology, biomechanics and psychology. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, FON100, FON241)
- Locate and evaluate relevant scholarly literature. (EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, FON100, FON241)
- Conduct common, evidence-based assessments of health and human movement. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, WED106)
- Design basic, evidence-based physical activity programs for healthy and athletic populations. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217 FON100, FON241, PED101ST, PED101RT)
- Implement basic, evidence-based physical activity programs for healthy and athletic populations. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, FON100, FON241, PED101ST, PED101RT)
- Apply a fundamental understanding of theories of motivation and behavior change to encourage exercise adoption and adherence. (EXS101, EXS215, EXS217)
- Adapt instructional techniques to ensure client safety and goal attainment. (EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, PED101ST, PED101RT)
- Apply industry standards of care to mitigate risk and ensure the safety of clients. (EMT101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, WED106)
- Demonstrate communication behaviors appropriate to the field. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, WED106)
- Demonstrate industry-accepted professional, ethical, and business standards. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, PED101ST, PED101RT, WED106)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 17-17.5 | |
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.5) OR | |
| WED106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.5) OR | |
| Current CPR/AED certification (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS146 | Introduction to Exercise Testing | 1 |
| EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | 3 |
| EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | 3 |
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition (3) OR | |
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition (3) | 3 |
| PED101ST | Strength Training (1) OR | |
| PED101RT | Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance (1) | 1 |
Course Sequence by Term
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 1 | |
| Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed. | ||
| EXS+++++ | Any EXS Exercise Science course | 1 |
| FON+++++ | Any FON Food and Nutrition course | 1 |
| HES+++++ | Any HES Health Science course | 1 |
| PED+++++ | Any PED Physical Education course | 1 |
| IFS110 | Critical Research for College Success | 1 |
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