Personal Training Proficiency Certificate
Learn about the human body and help people reach their fitness goals.
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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Academic Certificate
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Total Credit Hours: 27
About This Certificate
Certified Personal Trainers (CPT) are professionals qualified to assess physical fitness and to design and implement exercise training programs. Based on client interviews, risk stratification and baseline fitness assessments, a CPT can construct a training program to enhance the muscular and cardiorespiratory fitness, flexibility, and body composition of healthy individuals or for those that have been medically cleared to exercise. CPTs may be self-employed or may work in health clubs, corporate fitness centers, recreation centers, gyms, or residential care facilities. This certificate is designed to provide students with the scientific knowledge and practical experience necessary to sit for the Personal Trainer Certification exam offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), or comparable certifying organizations. All credits earned towards the Personal Training Proficiency Certificate can be applied to earning a degree in Health Care Studies.
Join Us for an Information Session
Join us for an information session on Monday, Oct. 28 from 12 to 1 p.m. in the West Building, Room W4-27, or Thursday, Nov. 14 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the West Building, Room W3-37, to see if the Personal Training certificate is the right fit for you. You'll have the opportunity to meet program faculty, ask questions and learn more about this IN-DEMAND CAREER with a GREAT SALARY.
Quick Information
- Contact Admissions Call 215-751-8010
Course Sequence:
| Course Number and Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
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| PEH 105 - Principles of Fitness and Wellness | 3 credits | |
| NUTR 106 - Nutrition for a Healthy Lifestyle | 3 credits | |
| BIOL 108 - Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits | |
| PEH 120 - Introduction to Weight Training | 2 credits | |
| PEH 220 - Functional Training | PEH 120 with a grade of "C" or better | 2 credits |
| PEH 230 - Structural Kinesiology | BIOL 108 or BIOL 109 and BIOL 110 with a grade of "C" or better | 3 credits |
| PEH 240 - Exercise Physiology | BIOL 108 or BIOL 109 and BIOL 110 with a grade of "C" or better | 4 credits |
| PEH 250 - Exercise Testing | PEH 240 with a grade of "C" or better | 4 credits |
| PEH 260 - Business of Personal Training | PEH 240 with a grade of "C" or better | 2 credits |
Launch Your Career as a Personal Trainer
- Fitness and Wellness Coordinators - est. salary $36,794
- Adapted Physical Education Specialists - est. salary $89,272
- Exercise Physiologists - est salary $60,525
Career Outlook
Median Salary of Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
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Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate proper techniques and form to ensure safety and maximize effectiveness. Design and lead exercise routines tailored to participants' fitness levels and goals. May also advise on general health, nutrition, and wellness to support a comprehensive fitness program.
Starting Pay: $28,176
Typical Tasks
- Observe participants and inform them of corrective measures necessary for skill improvement.
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Offer alternatives during classes to accommodate different levels of fitness.
- Evaluate individuals' abilities, needs, and physical conditions, and develop suitable training programs to meet any special requirements.
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Monitor participants' progress and adapt programs as needed.
- Explain and enforce safety rules and regulations governing sports, recreational activities, and the use of exercise equipment.
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Teach proper breathing techniques used during physical exertion.
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