Personal Trainer Certificate Crafton - Certificate of Completion
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This program map only provides one possible pathway for degree and/or certificate obtainment and is
for reference only.
Please
schedule an appointment with a counselor
to develop your individualized
Student Education Plan.
Requirements for transfer to another College/University may differ from associate degree requirements. Consult with a Counselor!
Please be advised: Online courses vary by semester. Refer to the current
Class Schedule
for accurate online course availability.
Prepare for a career in the health and fitness industry as a personal trainer. The program teaches the scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques for measuring human performance, methods for establinshing healthy nutritional patterns and developing a strong understanding for the business aspects of personal training, effective practices, professional ethics, marketing, record keeping and communication.
The pathway below represents an efficient and effective course taking sequence for this program. Individual circumstances might require some changes to this pathway. It is always recommended that you meet with an academic counselor to develop a personalized educational plan.
Utilize ACSM guidelines in order to justify risk stratification, choose and administer appropriate and safe exercise testing, and prescribe safe exercise programs based on laboratory and physical findings for varying patient populations and fitness levels.
Modify an exercise program safely based on client physical and laboratory biomarkers.
Study of body systems affected by exercise and functions of systems during exercise; effects of age, gender, body type, and nutrition on capacity for exercise techniques of assessing physical work capacity.
Prepare the student for the ACSM's Certified Personal Trainer certification exam.