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)
- Use an appropriate theoretical framework for determining exercise needs and goals for individuals.
- Use appropriate methodology in health/fitness appraisal of specified parameters in lifestyle behavior modification.
- Create an appropriate exercise program design with the aid of software relative to the needs and desires of individuals.
- 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 |
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Recommended Semester Sequence
General Education Requirements
General Education Course:
Restricted Program 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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