Major: 5445
Initiating College: Glendale Community College
Total Program Credits: 32-34.5
Sequence Shared by: CGC GCC MCC PVC SCC
This version of the program will be used for advising and student planning purposes.
Any developmental course requirements should be completed prior to starting the courses listed below
as they may be required for enrollment in courses listed in the term sequence.
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
EXS239 may be split between semesters by taking EXS239AA (1 credit) in semester 2, and EXS239AB (2 credits) in semester 3. Consult with the Program Director for guidance as to the best option for your situation, if needed.
For more information, please see GCC website - http://www2.gccaz.edu/academics/degrees-certificates/personal-training-specialist-ccl
Admission Criteria:
1st Semester -
Credits: 12
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education 3
EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology 3
EXS130 Strength Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques 3
FON100 Introductory Nutrition (3) OR
FON105 Nutrition Principles for Fitness Professionals (3) OR
FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) 3
2nd Semester -
Credits: 12-13.5
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR
+BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) (if transferring) OR
+BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 (if transferring)
EMT101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Cardiac Life Support (0.50) OR
HES106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.5) OR
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer certification (0) 0-0.50
EXS112 Professional Applications of Fitness Principles 3
EXS132 Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques 3
Restricted Elective 2-3
3rd Semester -
Credits: 8-9
EXS145 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
Restricted Elective 2-3
+ EXS239 Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship 3
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Restricted Electives Choose a total of 4-6 credits from EXS, FON, HES, SPM, and/or WED courses except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area.
EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science courses
FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition courses
HES+++++ Any HES Health Science courses
SPM+++++ Any SPM Sports Management courses
WED+++++ Any WED Wellness Education courses
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 28, 2015
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the
curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.