Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement
The Personal Trainer Certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for employment within the fitness industry. Students will gain an understanding of the physiology of exercise, fitness assessment procedures and methodologies, sports nutrition and healthy eating, and designing exercise programs. The program includes a hands-on experience with an exercise population.
Learning Outcomes
Upon satisfactory completion of this program students will be able to:
- Be prepared for industry standard personal trainer examinations such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
- Possess the skill sets necessary for employment within the fitness industry.
Program Requirements
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KINE 007 | Introduction to Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KINE 027 | Techniques and Methods in Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| KINE 095A | Kinesiology Work Experience (maximum of 1 unit may be used for work experience) | 1 |
| Fitness Courses | ||
| Select two courses from the following (2 units) | ||
| KINE 041 | Core Conditioning | 1 |
| KINE 094 | Personal Fitness | 1 |
| KINE 096 | Weight Training | 1 |
| KINE 098A | Yoga I-Fundamentals of Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 098B | Yoga II-Beginning Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 098C | Yoga III-Intermediate Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 098D | Yoga IV-Advanced Yoga | 1 |
| KINE 099 | Vinyasa Power Yoga | 1 |
| CERTIFICATE TOTAL | 8 | |
