Personal Trainer Certificate

Curriculum 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 prerequisite: Students must have current CPR certification or must have completed HTH 281◊ or HTH 181◊ prior to enrolling in this program.

Semester One

Credit Hours

 

BIS 101◊

Human Biology or

 

#

BIS 103◊

Introduction to Human Physiology

4

 

HTH 104◊

Science of Personal Health

2

 

HTH 120◊

Principles of Nutrition

3

 

PED 153◊

Foundations of Exercise

3

 

PED 195◊

Introduction to Sport Management

3

 

 

 

15

Semester Two

 

PED 168◊

Theory and Practice of Weight Training

2

 

PED 200◊

Introduction to Biomechanics

3

#

PED 210◊

Exercise, Testing and Prescription

3

#

PED 230◊

Sport & Exercise Science Practicum

1

 

SPE 101◊

Principles of Effective Speaking

3

 

 

Electives

3

 

 

 

15

 

 

Total credits required

30

Suggested electives (3):

 

HTH 175◊

Drug & Alcohol Education

3

 

HTH 220◊

Athletic Training Techniques

3

 

HTH 221◊

Sport Specific Rehabilitation and Training

3

 

PED

Activity courses (numbered 150 and below1)

1-3

 

PED 159◊

Selected Team and Recreation Sports

4

#

PED 189◊

Water Safety Instructor

2

 

PED 194◊

Principles of Coaching

3

 

PED 196◊

Sport and Exercise Psychology

3

 

PED 197◊

Sociology of Sport

3

#

PED 198◊

Lifeguarding

1

 

PED 275◊

Facilities Management

3

 

PED 296◊

Special Topics in Physical Education

0.5-4

#

PSY 207◊

Health Psychology

3

See PED course descriptions.

1A maximum of three credit hours will be granted towards the certificate.

Chairperson: Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087

Gainful Employment

The information below is provided to assist students in making informed choices about their education and career.

Curriculum

Curriculum Title

CIPS Code

C336A

PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE

31 0505

# of Graduates

# of Graduates Completing
On-Time

% Completing
On-Time

7

0

NA

Avg. Program Tuition Cost

Avg. Program Book Cost

Total Program Costs*

$ 3,112.00

$ 1,154.00

$ 4,266.00

Program Length
in Semesters

Program Credit

Hours

Median Loan

Debt

2

30

NA

SOC Code

SOC Description
(Associated Program Occupation(s))

Occupational Summary
(ONET webpage)

291128

Exercise Physiologists

http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-1128.00

*Transportation, personal expenses, and room and board costs are not included in the information above, but may apply to some students.

For more information about Gainful Employment, visit the Triton College Financial Aid Office, located in the Student Center Building, Room B-216W, or send an Email to: finaid@triton.edu.