The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training Specialist program is designed to help prepare students for employment in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. This curriculum provides students with a fundamental knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, introduction into career options in the field of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education/Coaching, emergency response readiness, health appraisals and assessments; application of exercise fitness principles and strength and cardiorespiratory training techniques; a fundamental knowledge of nutrition, exercise physiology, and biomechanics; skills in exercise testing and fitness measures as well as writing exercise prescriptions and program designs for diverse populations.
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++ indicates any suffixed courses. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
| Credits: | 28-28.5 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR | |
| BIO156 | Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR | |
| BIO181 | General Biology (Majors) I (4) | 4 |
| EMT101 | Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.50) OR | |
| HES106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.50) OR | |
| Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer certification 0-0.50 | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS112 | Professional Applications of Fitness Principles | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS130 | Strength Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 |
| EXS132 | Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 |
| EXS145 | Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition (3) OR | |
| FON105 | Nutrition Principles for Fitness Professionals (3) OR | |
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition (3) | 3 |
| 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 |
| 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 | ||
- Identify the disciplines, professional careers, accredited certification and research organizations affiliated with the fields of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education.(EXS101)
- Describe the underlying structure and dynamics of the human body. (BIO156, BIO160, BIO181)
- Create a complete exercise program that integrates all principles and components of fitness. (EXS112)
- Categorize elements of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology as applied to teaching fitness. (EXS125)
- Recommend training and design exercise program according to principles of strength training. (EXS130)
- Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. (EXS132)
- Conduct health appraisal and risk assessment to assure safety of exercise, exercise testing and exercise prescription. (EXS145)
- Apply current nutrition guidelines to exercise, sports, vegetarian diets, and selected stages of the life cycle. (FON100, FON105, FON241)
- Assess patient/victim following appropriate steps and demonstrating standard/personal safety techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, opening airway obstructions and the use of an Autonomic External Defibrillator (AED). (EMT101, HES106)
- Guide clients in determining their individual fitness goals to ensure that they are safe and effective in maintaining or increasing fitness status. (EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB)