Diploma Program
53 Credit Hours
9 months (day)
14 months (evenings)
Program Objective
This program leads into a variety of interesting and challenging training techniques in exercise programming, interpersonal communication and relations, and marketing.
The student will be trained in four core areas: soft skills, exercise programming, performing client evaluation and training regiment, and understanding principles of management. The successful graduate will gain knowledge in subjects pertaining microcomputer usage, anatomy and physiology, business management, exercise, kinesiology, and nutrition with a variety of hands-on experiences, which directly address the employers need for employees in this vocation. A sound knowledge is given in CPR, First Aid, and AED training, and other course work to support the fitness professional core areas of knowledge. The core parts prepare the student for the in depth knowledge of the clients need of weight loss/gain, program prescription, business related skills and procedural routines associated with fitness training. Topics associated to this area of study are techniques and principles, business ethics, and training procedures.
This program will provide the student with an enhanced skill set in all four core areas listed above enabling the successful graduate to function in a wider variety of positions in the gymnasium and fitness clubs. The working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, kinesiology, fitness labs, and an array of other coursework will enhance both the written communication and physical preparation and will position the graduate to serve an employer as a personal trainer, fitness club instructor, or specialized strength, flexibility, and sports and functional training to special populations.
| Curriculum |
Credit Hours |
|
| GEN 100 | Professional Development | 1 |
| GEN 109 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| PFT 101 | Health Promotion/Wellness/Nutrition | 5 |
| PFT 102 | Exercise Psychology | 5 |
| PFT 100 | Fitness Training | 2 |
| MOS 110 | Microsoft Office-Word | 2.5 |
| AH 111 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| AH 112 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| AH 110 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
| MOS 112 | Microsoft Office - Excel | 2.5 |
| PFT 302 | Exercise Physiology | 5 |
| PMT 103 | Kinesiology I | 2 |
| PMT 104 | Kinesiology II | 2 |
| PFT 301 | Personal Fitness Training Lab I | 2.5 |
| PFT 401 | Personal Fitness Training Lab II | 2.5 |
| EXT 181 | Externship - Personal Fitness Trainer | 4 |
| BC 400 | Boot Camp - Personal Fitness Trainer | 2 |
| GEN 180 |
Career Search Techniques and Strategies | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 53 |
The successful graduate from the Personal Fitness Trainer program will be prepared for an entry level position as a personal trainer, fitness club instructor, or specialized strength, flexibility, and sports and functional training to special populations. Students will receive valuable instruction and be provided with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to qualify for Personal Fitness Trainer positions in gyms, fitness centers, private studios, corporate wellness programs, or start their own business.
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