Personal Trainer Certificate (R) (Rockville Only)
The Personal Trainer certificate curriculum has been designed to develop fitness specialists who are knowledgeable and skilled in fitness and wellness instruction and program design. The curriculum blends science and theory with practical application and hands-on experiences.
Students will acquire an academic foundation in the fundamental principles of exercise and nutrition, and a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Practical skill training will focus on the development of expertise in fitness assessment, health and fitness program design, safe exercise technique, training methodology, injury prevention and care, behavior change, exercise leadership, and personal training business practice.
The certificate curriculum offers the educational framework and competencies for career opportunities in the fitness industry. Successful completion of the curriculum requirement will prepare students for many of the nationally recognized personal training certification examinations and provides a foundation of courses for those interested in pursuing an AA in Exercise Science/Health Fitness Specialist. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the ACE Personal Trainer examination at a reduced fee.
Course |
Course Title |
Credits |
HE 205 |
First Responder |
3 |
HE 108 |
Nutrition for Fitness and Wellness |
3 |
PE183 |
Personal Fitness I |
1 |
PE 186 |
Strength Training and Conditioning I |
1 |
PE202 |
Principles and Practices of Health-Related Fitness |
3 |
PE 230 |
Advanced Weight Training: Theory and Program Design |
3 |
PE 237 |
Advanced Metabolic Assessment and Program Designs |
3 |
PE 238 |
Personal Training Techniques |
3 |
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Health or physical education elective* |
1-3 |
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Total credit hours |
20-22 |
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* Select from PE111, PE134, PE 135, PE165, PE173, PE 174, PE190, PE200, PE 228, and/or HE 101–204. |
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* For more information, please refer to the course descriptions pages within the MC Website. Those pages will also help to identify courses with prerequisites.
** Click here for MC's General Education Requirements.
The Health Enhancement, Exercise Science, and Physical Education Department
is located in the PEC Building, facing parking lot #4.
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