Montgomery County Community College

Personal Trainer Certificate

Purpose

This program is designed to prepare the participant to take the National Certification Examination for Personal Fitness.

Program Description

This new and expanded 100-hour Personal Trainer program is designed to prepare student for the personal trainer certification exams. Students will be taught the theory of personal training related to anatomy, kinesiology, physiology, fitness assessment and testing, exercise selection and program design and policies and procedures. The class stresses practical knowledge and the ability to apply it to many situations including special populations. A written and practical exam will be given the last week of class as a way to demonstrate proficiency in the skills learned. A required 30-hour internship is included as a means to practice these skills and proficiencies, as well as CPR training and certification. This format of instruction stresses more practical and hands on learning.

Primary Goals

Program is designed to provide students with the required industry training through classroom, hands-on, CPR training and internship experience in preparation to take an advance certification exam.

Consideration for Industry Certification

Graduates are eligible to sit for a National Certification Examination for Personal Trainers.

Curriculum

Personal Trainer Certificate Program Course Code # BICEC 1093

PREREQUISITE: There are no pre-requisites.

Recognition of Completion: A certificate of program completion will be awarded by the College.