Personal Training Specialist - CCL
Major: 5445
Effective Term: 2012 Fall Final Term: Current
Award: CCL
Total Credits: 30-37
Description:
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training Specialist program is designed to help prepare students for employment in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. This curriculum provides students with a fundamental knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, introduction into career options in the field of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education/Coaching, emergency response readiness, health appraisals and assessments; application of exercise fitness principles and strength and cardiorespiratory training techniques; a fundamental knowledge of nutrition, exercise physiology, and biomechanics; skills in exercise testing and fitness measures as well as writing exercise prescriptions and program designs for diverse populations.
Program Notes:
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program.
Admission Criteria:
None
Program Prerequisites: None
| Credits: 26-31 | |||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education | 3 | |
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
| EXS112 | Professional Applications of Fitness Principles | 3 | |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| EXS130 | Strength Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 | |
| EXS132 | Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 | |
| EXS145 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
| FON100 | Introduction Nutrition | 3 | |
| HES154 | First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3) OR | ||
| proof of First Aid and CPR Certification | 0-3 | ||
| + | EXS239 | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR | |
| + | EXS239AA | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) OR | |
| + | EXS239AB | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2) | 1-3 |
| Credits: 4-6 | |||
| Choose 4-6 credits from one of the groups below: | |||
| Wellness/Prevention: | |||
| HES100 | Healthful Living (3) OR | ||
| WED110 | Principles of Fitness and Wellness (3) | 3 | |
| HES271 | Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries | 3 | |
| EXS138 | Starting Your Own Personal Training Business | 1 | |
| Nutrition: | |||
| + | FON230 | Nutrition for Special Populations | 3 |
| + | FON247 | Weight Management Theory | 3 |
| EXS138 | Starting Your Own Personal Training Business | 1 | |
| Group Fitness: | |||
| + | EXS190 | Small Group Personal Training in a Studio Setting | 2 |
| + | EXS192 | Small Group Personal Training in a Gym | 2 |
Program Competencies
- Identify the disciplines, professional careers, accredited certification and research organizations affiliated with the fields of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education.(EXS101)
- Describe the structure and dynamics of the human body. (BIO160)
- Create a complete exercise program that integrates all principles and components of fitness. (EXS112)
- Categorize elements of anatomy, kinesiology, and exercise physiology as applied to teaching fitness. (EXS125)
- Recommend training and design exercise program according to principles of strength training. (EXS130)
- Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. (EXS132)
- Conduct health appraisal and risk assessment to assure safety of exercise, exercise testing and exercise prescription. (EXS145)
- Apply current nutrition guidelines to exercise, sports, vegetarian diets, and selected stages of the life cycle. (FON100)
- Assess patient/victim following appropriate steps and demonstrating standard/personal safety techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, opening airway obstructions and the use of an Autonomic External Defibrillator (AED). (HES154)
- Guide clients in determining their individual fitness goals to ensure that they are safe and effective in maintaining or increasing fitness status. (EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB)
Additional information is available at MCCCD's Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation.
All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change.
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