The Personal Trainer Preparatory Program certificate is designed for students who seek a career in personal training. Students will develop the skills and knowledge for designing and implementing a safe and effective exercise programs for diverse populations. Additionally, students will learn behavior change strategies and goal-setting techniques for implementing a safe and effective exercise program, ethical cross-cultural communication skills, and how to differentiate the exercise needs between race, ethnicity, social class, gender, age, ability status, and sexual identity.
Upon successful completion of the program students will be eligible to take a national certification exam with the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American Aerobic Association International\International Sports Medicine Association (AAAI/AISM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Personal Trainer Preparatory Program certificate program, students should be able to:
- Assess an individual’s physical fitness status
- Apply behavior change strategies and goal-setting techniques for a safe and effective exercise program
- Describe the impact of physical activity on weight loss and management
- Design a safe exercise program for all populations
- Distinguish risk and legal ramifications pertaining to a personal trainer and injury prevention
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