Personal Trainer (lor)

Title of Letter of Recognition: Personal Trainer, Letter of Recognition

Award: Letter of Recognition

Total Credit Hours: 9

Purpose: The letter of recognition is a cluster of courses appropriate for individuals currently in the fitness industry who wish to improve their knowledge base and/or are seeking to be more marketable as a personal trainer.

Range of Occupations

Personal Trainer

Degree/Award Requirements

Degree Requirements

Students must present current adult CPR and Community First Aid certifications (two separate certifications) in order to be awarded the personal trainer letter of recognition. Completion of the required AED courses with a grade of C or better.

Award Requirements

Students apply to the Records and Registration office for the letter of recognition after they complete the program requirements.

Requirements: 9 credits

HEA 100 - Assessment and Theory of Fitness and Health 3 credit hours
HEA 137 - Weight Management: Utilizing Healthy Approaches to Diet and Physical Activity 1 credit hour OR
BIO 137 - Weight Management: Utilizing Healthy Approaches to Diet and Physical Activity 1 credit hour
HEA 138 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport 1 credit hour OR
BIO 138 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sport 1 credit hour
HEA 230 - Personal Trainer Fundamentals 4 credit hours

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