Program Overview
Personal Training Certificate
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/health-and-wellness-promotion
Degree: Certificate
Plan 21WB
The Personal Training certificate program is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to seek out and maintain viable employment in the health and fitness industry. Curricula are aligned with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Program. Students will also be encouraged to take the ACSM-CPT examination upon successful completion of program coursework.
Recommended Plan of Study
First Semester | 14 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
College Success Seminar | 2 | |
Theory and Practice of Fitness | 2 | |
Health and Wellness Practicum I | 1 | |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 | |
Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
Second Semester | 13 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
Group Facilitation for Health and Wellness Professionals | 1 | |
Professional Essentials for Health and Wellness Practitioners | 2 | |
First Aid/CPR | 3 | |
Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | |
Health and Wellness Practicum II | 1 | |
Total Hours for Certificate | 27 |
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.