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Personal Training and Fitness, Career Studies Certificate


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Program Code: 221-460-05

The Career Studies Certificate in Personal Training and Fitness is based on the standards of American Council on Exercise (ACE) and prepares students for a career in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer working with clients from school-age children to senior citizens. Graduates will assist clients by assisting them in meeting their physical fitness and wellness goals.

TCC, in collaboration with industry leaders, offers an internship program that allows students an opportunity for practical experience in the fitness industry.

This program prepares students for Personal Trainer Certifications through organizations such as the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Semester Total: 13


Semester Total: 11


Program Total Minimum Credits: 24


Program Footnotes


1MKT 160   is recommended for students wishing to learn about marketing a business. MKT 284   is recommended for students who anticipate working for a fitness facility.

2Students may substitute BIO 141   (Human Anatomy and Physiology I) for HLT 125   (Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise Science).

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