Personal Training: Advanced
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training: Advanced 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 is designed to prepare students for employment in positions such as personal training within health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, and public and private recreation facilities. The curriculum includes the foundational courses required for the CCL in Personal Training coupled with advanced hands-on courses that foster the development of critical thinking and leadership skills important for developing, implementing and leading exercise programs. 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: Advanced (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5445
Total credits required
30-30.5
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, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, FON100, FON241)
- Locate and evaluate relevant scholarly literature. (EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, FON100, FON241)
- Conduct advanced, evidence-based assessments of health and human movement. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, WED106)
- Design evidence-based physical activity programs tailored to client goals and needs. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, FON100, FON241, PED101ST, PED101RT)
- Implement evidence-based physical activity programs tailored to client goals and needs. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, FON100, FON241, PED101ST, PED101RT)
- Apply theories of motivation and behavior change to develop and implement basic strategies for improving exercise adoption and adherence. (EXS101, EXS215, EXS217, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++)
- Adapt instructional techniques to ensure client safety and goal attainment. (EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, PED101ST, PED101RT, PED101++)
- Apply industry standards of care to mitigate risk and ensure the safety of clients. (EMT101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, WED106)
- Demonstrate communication behaviors appropriate to the field. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, WED106)
- Demonstrate industry-accepted professional, ethical, and business standards. (EMT101, EXS101, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS270++, EXS275++, PED101ST, PED101RT, PED101++, WED106)
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 29-29.5 | |
| 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 |
| EXS246 | Advanced Exercise Testing | 2 |
| EXS255 | Program Design: Muscular Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| EXS257 | Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 3 |
| Student must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: | ||
| EXS270 | Exercise Science Internship (3) OR | |
| EXS270AA | Exercise Science Internship (1) AND | |
| EXS270AB | Exercise Science Internship (2) | |
| OR | ||
| EXS275 | Sport Science Internship (3) OR | |
| EXS275AA | Sport Science Internship (1) AND | |
| EXS275AB | Sport Science Internship (2) | |
| OR | ||
| EXS270AA | Exercise Science Internship (1) AND | |
| EXS275AB | Sport Science Internship (2) | |
| OR | ||
| EXS270AB | Exercise Science Internship (2) AND | |
| EXS275AA | Sport Science Internship (1) | 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 |
| PED101BC | Boot Camp (1) OR | |
| PED101BS | Body Sculpting (1) OR | |
| PED101CY | Cycling - Indoor (1) OR | |
| PED101GF | Group Fitness/Aerobics (1) OR | |
| PED101KB | Kickboxing (1) OR | |
| PED101LD | Latin Dancing (1) OR | |
| PED101PC | Physical Conditioning (1) OR | |
| PED101PS | Pilates (1) OR | |
| PED101SR | Stretch and Relaxation (1) OR | |
| PED101TC | Tai Chi (1) OR | |
| PED101TX | Suspension Training (1) OR | |
| PED101YG | Gentle Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YH | Hatha Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YO | Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YP | Power Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YR | Restorative Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101ZU | Zumba Fitness (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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