Fitness Trainer, Certificate
Certificate—30 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1279
This program is designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness. This program prepares students to pass national certifying exams and gain entry-level employment in the fitness field. The program coursework emphasizes the analysis of human movement (muscular/skeletal), theoretical applications and methodologies of physical activity. As Americans have become more conscious of their health by being proactive through fitness, the need of fitness trainers has dramatically increased. People need a trusted professional to assess their fitness level, assist with setting goals, design an appropriate fitness program, and motivate them to complete the program and achieve their goals.
Required Career Courses
27 credit hours as follows:
Electives
Select 3 credit hours from the following:
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (13 credit hours)
Semester 2 (11 credit hours)
| PEH-163 | Fitness Programming | 3 |
| PEH-164 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| PEH-165 | Fitness Business Skills & Promotion | 3 |
| PEH-175 | Small Group Fitness Training | 2 |
Semester 3 (6 credit hours)
| PEH-172 | Nutrition for Today | 3 |
| ___-___ | Elective | 3 |