Personal Trainer Certificate

Curriculum HSE.PTR.CERT (C336A)

Provides the educational background specific to individuals pursuing job opportunities within the Sport and Fitness industry. The curriculum provides a basic foundation needed to analyze human body functions and the means to train the body to achieve the highest level of performance. Prepares the individual with the knowledge and skills for certification testing and accreditation by certifying boards (i.e., American College of Exercise). Job opportunities include personal trainer and/or positions available at fitness locations (i.e., health clubs, hospital fitness centers, corporate fitness centers, etc.).

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES:

At the successful completion of the Personal Trainer Certificate, the graduate will be able to:

  • identify leadership and professional skills within the field of personal training in order to build rapport;
  • design health and fitness assessments to monitor progress and guide decision making relative to performance outcomes;
  • prepare nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle behavioral plans to safely lose, gain, and maintain normal body composition;
  • design exercise programs to improve strength, endurance, power, flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness; and
  • describe the dimensions of health that impact personal wellness.

Program prerequisite: Students must have current CPR certification or must have completed HTH 281◊ prior to enrolling in this program.

Semester One

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

4 credits

HTH 104 Science of Personal Health

2 credits

HTH 120 Nutrition Science

3 credits

PED 153 Foundations of Exercise

3 credits

PED 195 Introduction to Sport Management

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:15

Semester Two

CourseCategoryCredits
PED 168 Theory and Practice of Weight Training

2 credits

PED 200 Introduction to Biomechanics

3 credits

PED 210 Exercise Testing and Prescription

3 credits

PED 230 # Techniques in Sport & Exercise Science

1 credit

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

3 credits

Electives

3 credits

Total Semester Credits:15

Recommended electives (3):

CourseCategoryCredits
HTH 175 Drug & Alcohol Education

3 credits

HTH 202 Culture and Food

3 credits

HTH 216 # Wellness and Exercise for Special Populations

3 credits

HTH 220 Athletic Training Techniques

3 credits

HTH 221 Sport Specific Training and Rehabilitation

3 credits

PED Activity courses (numbered 150 and below)

1-3 credits

PED 116 Group Fitness

1 credit

PED 159 Selected Sport and Recreational Activities

1 credit

PED 172 Group Fitness Instructor

2 credits

PED 180 Strength Conditioning and Performance

3 credits

PED 189 # Water Safety Instructor

2 credits

PED 194 Principles of Coaching

3 credits

PED 196 Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 credits

PED 197 Sociology of Sport

3 credits

PED 198 Lifeguarding

1 credit

PED 206 # Athletic Fitness

1 credit

PED 275 Facilities Management

3 credits

PED 296 Special Topics in Physical Education

0.5 - 4 credits

PSY 207 # Health Psychology

3 credits

Activity courses: A maximum of three credit hours will be granted towards the certificate.

Total Credit Hours: 30

See PED course descriptions.

Chairperson: Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087