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    Jan 15, 2025  
2024-2025 Catalog

Exercise Science Certificate


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Code: CERT.EXER.SCI

The certificate program in Exercise Science will provide students with the knowledge and expertise to develop and manage fitness programs, as personal trainers and work in fitness related businesses. Students will demonstrate effective techniques in assessing clients’ fitness levels, design and instruct fitness programs and evaluate progress and goal achievement.

Preparation for certification is included.

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

  1. Use an appropriate theoretical framework for determining exercise needs and goals for individuals.
  2. Use appropriate methodology in health/fitness appraisal of specified parameters in lifestyle behavior modification.
  3. Create an appropriate exercise program design with the aid of software relative to the needs and desires of individuals.
  4. Implement appropriate knowledge and skill in the treatment of exercise related injury/emergency and nutritional suggestion to individuals.

CAREER PATHWAYS

Exercise Physiologists Fitness Trainers/Personal Trainers
Gym/Spa Attendant Fitness Center Employee

Recommended Semester Sequence


General Education Requirements


Total Credit Hours: 31


Specific Program Notes

Students are encouraged to take their courses in semester sequence order.

Please note that required courses may have prerequisites. Click on each course to view details.

Students enrolled in this program ARE NOT REQUIRED to successfully complete a course in basic algebra if indicated by Placement Testing.

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