The Less Than One Year Certificate of Completion Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Leader prepares the student to become a personal trainer, aerobics instructor and group exercise specialist.
Graduation Requirements
Students must complete a minimum of 17 credit hours with a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 or better. All courses must be completed with a grade of ‘C’ or better. One course must be completed at Southwestern before the Less Than One Year Certificate of Completion Personal Trainer/Group Exercise Leader is awarded.
Complete the graduation application process one term prior to the term of completion (e.g., spring term graduates must apply during winter term).
Program Guide
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HE252 | First Aid & CPR Professional Rescue | 3 |
| PE131 | Intro to Health and Physical Ed Physical Education | 3 |
| PE262 | Dev Adult Fitness | 3 |
| PE280 | CWE: Physical Education | 3 |
| PET264 | Concpts Indiv Fitness Program | 3 |
| PET267 | Group Fitness Concepts | 2 |
| Total Credits | 17 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- Provide a physical fitness plan for older adults as well as younger clients.
- Develop skills in assessing the fitness level of their clients and provide them with sound activities to enhance their physical, social, environmental, emotional, and overall health.