Title of Certificate: Personal Trainer, Certificate
Award: Certificate
Code: CRT.HEA.PER-TRAIN
Total Credit Hours: 17
Purpose: The certificate is designed to provide a background in basic exercise principles, health screening, fitness assessments, nutrition, behavior change, communication, and exercise program design within the current fitness industry standards. Hands-on experience will be integrated into the program.
A certificate in Personal Training provides students with the competencies necessary to become an effective entry-level professional. The curriculum provides coursework and experience that prepares the student to sit for many nationally recognized personal trainer and health coach certifications.
This certificate will provide the foundation of courses for those interested in advancing to receive an Associate of Science Degree in Health, Fitness and Exercise Studies at Anne Arundel Community College.
Learn more about the Personal Trainer Certificate Program
Faculty Contact (webapps.aacc.edu/directory): Cory Doubek
Additional Certificate Requirements
Completion of the required courses with a grade of C or better in each course.
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
All students must demonstrate eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A . Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements , “Certificate Requirements” for more information.
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