Personal Trainer Certificate

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Semester Sequence

This is a full-time suggested schedule for a student who has completed any developmental course work and has no transfer credits.

Fall Semester Year 1*

AEXS 140 - Principles of Cardiovascular Training and Weight Management 3 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 231 - Prevention, Evaluation and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 134 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 134 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 160 - Plant Based Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 232 - Contemporary Issues in Nutrition 3 Credit(s).

Spring Semester Year 1

AEXS 220 - Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 240 - Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 251 - Applied Exercise Sciences Seminar 1 Credit(s).

Program Requirements and Electives - 16 Credits

Program Requirements:

AEXS 140 - Principles of Cardiovascular Training and Weight Management 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 220 - Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 240 - Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 251 - Applied Exercise Sciences Seminar 1 Credit(s).
HLTH 140 - First Aid, Safety, and CPR 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 231 - Prevention, Evaluation and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 Credit(s).
AEXS 134 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 134 - Nutrition for Sports and Exercise 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 160 - Plant Based Nutrition 3 Credit(s).
or
HLTH 232 - Contemporary Issues in Nutrition 3 Credit(s).

Total Number of Credits Required for Certificate: 16*

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101 in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

To obtain a certificate, a student must earn a grade of “C” or better in each course required in the certificate.

Program Description

The Personal Trainer certificate prepares students for a professional career as either a personal trainer or a fitness specialist. Students learn how to conduct physical and health risk assessments, interpret assessment results, design exercise programs, provide fitness instruction and supervise fitness facilities.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be able to:

develop safe and effective individualized exercise prescriptions based on an individual’s goals and health history;
conduct fitness assessments in laboratory and field-test settings in a fitness, hospital, or wellness facility; and
successfully complete the requirements for the American Council on Exercise Personal Training Certification program.

Gainful Employment Disclosure

http://www.ccbcmd.edu/migrate/gainfulemployment/personal trainer.html