Personal Trainer - Certificate of Achievement
Plan Code: 3700
This program is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the personal training and fitness industries. Topics include fitness principles in fitness, anatomy and physiology, fitness and wellness assessment tests, safety concerns and risk management, proper exercise techniques and client relationship building. Students completing this program will be prepared to pass the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification Exam.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate knowledge of theory and skillsets related to different components of personal training.
- Demonstrate human movement science, functional anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology skills.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED COURSES | ||
| KINPP 23 | First Aid and Safety | 3 |
| KINPP 70 | Fitness Program Design & Instruction | 3 |
| KINPP 75 | Exercise Science & Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| KINPP 230 | Kinesiology Practicum | 3 |
| KINPP 233 | Techniques of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| NUTR 26 | Sports Nutrition | 1 |
| Total Units | 16 | |