The Personal Trainer certificate program prepares graduates to help people meet their fitness goals. They may work in fitness centers, gyms, YMCAs, or be self-employed. The program is a science-based understanding of the basics of exercise, nutrition, and human anatomy and physiology. Students will complete an internship experience and learn how to create fitness plans based on the client's level and goals. Graduates may attempt a variety of national certification exams.
Complete AHS-120 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete BIO-210 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-109 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-110 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-112 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-125 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-101 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-105 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-107 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-201 (Minimum Grade: C)
Complete SFT-202 (Minimum Grade: C)
PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE
Admission Criteria:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• COMPASS Placement Test scores:
Pre-algebra 54 or above and Algebra 0-45
OR minimum grade of "C" in MAT 032
Writing 70 or above OR minimum grade of "C" in ENG 032 Reading 81 or above OR minimum grade of "C'' in RDG 100
OR
ACCUPLACER Test scores:
Arithmetic >=90 Elementary Algebra 57-89 OR minimum grade of “C” in MAT 032
Sentence Skills >=75 OR minimum grade of “C” in ENG 032
Reading Comp. 84-94 OR minimum grade of “C” in RDG 100
PERSONAL TRAINER GT DEGREE
Admission Criteria:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• COMPASS Placement Test scores:
Algebra 66-100and College Algebra 1-45 OR minimum grade of "C" in MAT 102
Writing 70 or above OR minimum grade of "C" in ENG 032 Reading 81 or above
OR minimum grade of "C'' in RDG 100
OR
ACCUPLACER Test scores:
College Level Math 50-75 OR minimum grade of “C” in MAT 102
Sentence Skills >=75 OR minimum grade of “C” in ENG 032
Reading Comp. 84-94 OR minimum grade of “C” in RDG 100