Personal Trainer: Advanced, Certificate of Completion
Certificate of Completion: CCL 5445
30-30.5 Credits
Program Contact
Kim McGee, ACSM (EP-C) | 480-726-4246 | kimberly.mcgee@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training: Advanced is designed to prepare students for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certifications. These certifications are generally required for employment in personal training positions and/or professional advancement within the fitness industry. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in positions such as personal training within health and fitness clubs, wellness centers, and public and private recreation facilities. The curriculum includes the foundational courses required for the CCL in Personal Training coupled with advanced hands-on courses that foster the development of critical thinking and leadership skills important for developing, implementing and leading exercise programs. An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance and an Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Exercise Science are also available for students interested in continuing their studies in this field..
Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses required within the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites: None
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Select one of the following: | 0-0.5 | |
| Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers | ||
| Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | ||
Current CPR/AED certification | ||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXS146 | Introduction to Exercise Testing | 1 |
| EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | 3 |
| EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | 3 |
| EXS246 | Advanced Exercise Testing | 2 |
| EXS255 | Program Design: Muscular Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| EXS257 | Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | 3 |
| Student must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: | 3 | |
| Option 1 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Exercise Science Internship | ||
| Exercise Science Internship and Exercise Science Internship | ||
| Option 2 | ||
| Select one of the following: | ||
| Sport Science Internship | ||
| Sport Science Internship and Sport Science Internship | ||
| Option 3 | ||
| Exercise Science Internship and Sport Science Internship | ||
| Option 4 | ||
| Exercise Science Internship and Sport Science Internship | ||
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition | 3 |
| or FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition | |
| PED101ST | Strength Training | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 1 | |
| Boot Camp | ||
| Body Sculpting | ||
| Cycling - Indoor | ||
| Group Fitness/Aerobics | ||
| Kickboxing | ||
| Latin Dancing | ||
| Physical Conditioning | ||
| Pilates | ||
| Stretch and Relaxation | ||
PED101TC | ||
| Suspension Training | ||
| Gentle Yoga | ||
| Hatha Yoga | ||
| Yoga | ||
| Power Yoga | ||
| Restorative Yoga | ||
| Zumba Fitness | ||
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed. | 1 | |
| EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science course | ||
| FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition course | ||
| HES+++++ Any HES Health Science course | ||
| PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education course | ||
| IFS110 Critical Research for College Success | ||
| Total Credits | 30-30.5 | |