Title:
Personal Training Specialist
Major:
5445
Effective term:
2019 Fall
Final term:
9999
Award:
CCL
Total credits required:
31-31.5
Program Availability:
Shared by: CG, GC, MC, PV, SC, SM
Award type:
CCL
Revision ID:
300
Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training Specialist program prepares 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. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in entry-level personal training positions within the fitness industry.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: CG, GC, MC, PV, SC, SM
Program notes
++ indicates any module/suffixed courses. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
PED requirement not met with Sport Skills or Lifetime Fitness/Fitness Center PED courses
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| Credits: | 31-31.5 | |
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS210 | Assessment and Program Design: Muscular Fitness | 2 |
| EXS211 | Assessment and Program Design: Flexibility and Balance | 2 |
| EXS212 | Assessment and Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 2 |
| EXS213 | Assessment and Program Design: Weight Management and Motivation | 2 |
| EXS214 | Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises | 2 |
| EXS216 | Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| EXS218 | Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities | 2 |
| EXS239 | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR | |
| EXS239AA | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) AND | |
| EXS239AB | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2) | 3 |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| HES106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.5) OR | |
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.50) OR | |
| Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer certification (0) 0-0.5 | ||
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition (3) OR | |
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition (3) | 3 |
| PED101ST | Strength Training | 1 |
| PED101GF | Group Fitness/Aerobics (1) OR | |
| PED101KB | Kickboxing (1) OR | |
| PED101PS | Pilates (1) OR | |
| PED101TC | Tai Chi (1) OR | |
| PED101YH | Hatha Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YO | Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YP | Power Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101YR | Restorative Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101BS | Body Sculpting (1) OR | |
| PED101PC | Physical Conditioning (1) OR | |
| PED101BC | Boot Camp (1) OR | |
| PED101ZU | Zumba Fitness (1) OR | |
| PED101SR | Stretch and Relaxation (1) OR | |
| PED101CY | Cycling - Indoor (1) OR | |
| PED101YG | Gentle Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED101TX | Suspension Training (1) | 1 |
| Credits: | 4-6 | |
| Choose a total of 4-6 credits from EXS, FON, HES, PED and/or WED courses except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. Maximum of three (3) credits of PED courses may be counted toward the Restricted Electives. | ||
| EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science courses | ||
| FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition courses | ||
| HES+++++ Any HES Health Science courses | ||
| PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education courses (maximum of 3 credits) | ||
| WED+++++ Any WED Wellness Education course | ||
Competencies
- Explain health and human movement using a fundamental understanding of the relevant scientific concepts of physiology, biomechanics and psychology. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, FON100, FON241).
- Locate and evaluate relevant scholarly literature. (EXS101, HES100, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB).
- Conduct and interpret foundational assessments of health and human movement. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES100, HES106, EMT101)
- Design, implement and evaluate evidence based physical activity programs that promote health, improve fitness, and enhance quality of life. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES100, HES106, EMT101, PED+++, FON100, FON241)
- Apply theories of motivation and behavior change to develop and implement strategies for improving exercise adoption and adherence. (EXS101, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES100)
- Explain the role of culture in physical activity and health behaviors. (EXS101, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB)
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions. (EXS101, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES106, EMT101, PED+++)
- Adapt instructional techniques to ensure client safety and goal attainment. (EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, PED+++)
- Collaborate with diverse individuals to achieve common goals. (EXS101, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES106, EMT101)
- Communicate verbally, non-verbally and in writing in an articulate, respectful, empathetic and culturally competent manner. (EXS101, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES106, EMT101)
- Use relevant scholarly literature, to inform decision making and solve problems. (EXS101, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES100)
- Demonstrate dependability, adaptability and persistence to set and achieve goals. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS210, EXS211, EXS212, EXS213, EXS214, EXS216, EXS218, EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB, HES100, HES106, EMT101, PED+++, FON100, FON241)
Date changed:
1560260354
Status:
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Date created:
1453932027
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