Personal Trainer - Advanced Certificate

Program Code: CSA.35742

Upon completion of the Personal Trainer Certificate Program, you will have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively assist apparently healthy individuals and those with controlled diseases in exercising safely and achieving higher levels of fitness or athletic performance. This program will provide the knowledge and practical experience in all of the following areas: client consultation and assessment, fitness program development, exercise techniques, safety procedures, and legal issues. Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) certification exam or the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer exam.

Fall First Year:

BIO 152W - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 101W or BIO 140W can be taken in place of BIO 152W
COM 202W - Oral Communication for Managers Credits: 3
COM 112W can be taken in place of COM 202W
HSC 140 - Basic Medical Emergencies Credits: 2
LWT 165 AND LWT 170 can be taken in place of HSC 140
LWT 210 - Nutrition: The Science of Optimal Living Credits: 3
LW 222 can be taken in place of LWT 210
LWT 214 - Techniques and Applications of Health Fitness Equipment Credits: 2

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter First Year:

LWA 108 - Weight Training Credits: 1
LWA 101 , LWA 106 or LWA 111 can be taken in place of LWA 108
LWT 251 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
LWT 255 - Health Fitness Management and Promotion Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 8

Fall Second Year:

LWA 151 - Kick Boxing Credits: 1
LWA 152 , LWA 154W , LWA 156W or LWA 158 can be taken in place of LWA 151
LWT 230 - Theory of Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 4

Winter Second Year:

LWT 240 - Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 4

Total Credits: 30

Notations

A grade of “C” (2.0) or better is required in all courses (except COM 202W or COM 112W ).