Personal Trainer (lor)

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Official 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
Health fitness specialist

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Degree/Award Requirements

Degree Requirements

Students must present current adult CPR/AED certification in order to be awarded the personal trainer letter of recognition.

Award Requirements

Students apply in person, 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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