Fitness Trainer (Cert)
This program is designed for students who desire to integrate education of exercise science methodologies with practical training experience leading to national certification and a career in fitness. This program prepares students to pass national certifying exams and gain entry-level employment in the fitness field. The program coursework emphasizes the analysis of human movement (muscular/skeletal), theoretical applications and methodologies of physical activity. As Americans have become more conscious of their health by being proactive through fitness, the need of fitness trainers has dramatically increased. People need a trusted professional to assess their fitness level, assist with set
Courses
- BIO 115 — BIO-115. Anatomy and Physiology. (5 Credits)
- CIS 115 — CIS-115. Microsoft Office I. (3 Credits)
- PEH 120 — PEH-120. Introduction to Body/Mind Fitness. (1 Credit)
- PEH 122 — PEH-122. Yoga Basics and Beyond. (1 Credit)
- PEH 138 — PEH-138. Cardiovascular Conditioning. (1 Credit)
- PEH 140 — PEH-140. Weight Training. (1 Credit)
- PEH 160 — PEH-160. Fundamentals of Human Movement. (3 Credits)
- PEH 161 — PEH-161. Fitness Methodology. (4 Credits)
- PEH 162 — PEH-162. Fitness Testing. (3 Credits)
- PEH 163 — PEH-163. Fitness Programming. (3 Credits)
- PEH 164 — PEH-164. Exercise for Special Populations. (3 Credits)
- PEH 165 — PEH-165. Fitness Business Skills & Promotion. (3 Credits)
- PEH 170 — PEH-170. First Aid. (3 Credits)
- PEH 171 — PEH-171. A Healthy Lifestyle and You. (3 Credits)
- PEH 172 — PEH-172. Nutrition for Today. (3 Credits)
- PEH 175 — PEH-175. Small Group Fitness Training. (2 Credits)
- REC 101 — REC-101. Careers in Recreation Fitness Sports. (3 Credits)
- REC 124 — REC-124. Sport/Recreation Facility Management. (3 Credits)