Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness (32)
GPA: 2.00
SOC Code:
Description: 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.
Consumer Program Costs and Career Information: CG, GC, MC, PV, SC, SM
Program Notes: + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria: None
Program Prerequisites: None
Program Prerequisites
None
Credits: 0
Required Courses
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education 3
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 4
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 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
FON100 Introduction Nutrition 3
HES154 First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3) OR
proof of First Aid and CPR Certification 0-3
+EXS239 Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR
+EXS239AA Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) OR
+EXS239AB Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2) 1-3
Credits: 26-31
Restricted Electives
Choose 4-6 credits from one of the groups below:
Wellness/Prevention:
HES100 Healthful Living (3) OR
WED110 Principles of Fitness and Wellness (3) 3
HES271 Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries 3
EXS138 Starting Your Own Personal Training Business 1
Nutrition:
+FON230 Nutrition for Special Populations 3
+FON247 Weight Management Theory 3
EXS138 Starting Your Own Personal Training Business 1
Group Fitness:
+EXS190 Small Group Personal Training in a Studio Setting 2
+EXS192 Small Group Personal Training in a Gym 2
Credits: 4-6
General Electives
Credits:
Program Competencies
1. Identify the disciplines, professional careers, accredited certification and research organizations affiliated with the fields of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education.(EXS101)
2. Describe the structure and dynamics of the human body. (BIO160)
3. Create a complete exercise program that integrates all principles and components of fitness. (EXS112)
4. Categorize elements of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology as applied to teaching fitness. (EXS125)
5. Recommend training and design exercise program according to principles of strength training. (EXS130)
6. Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. (EXS132)
7. Conduct health appraisal and risk assessment to assure safety of exercise, exercise testing and exercise prescription. (EXS145)
8. Apply current nutrition guidelines to exercise, sports, vegetarian diets, and selected stages of the life cycle. (FON100)
9. 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). (HES154)
10. 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)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 28 , 2011
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.
