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HPE170

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Principles of Personal Training

Exercise Science Health & Human Services

Academic Department

Health, Education, and Human Services

School

Health & Human Services

Course Description

Offers preparation for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification Exam and other organizations. Covers the theories and practices necessary to create personalized exercise plans for clients and administer correct and safe exercise instruction. Consists of weekly three hours of online theory and two hours of hands-on activities in an exercise science lab setting.

4

Total Instructor Contact Hours

77

Total Student Contact Hours

77

Weekly Instructor Contact Hours

5

Weekly Student Contact Hours

5

Academic Level

Undergraduate

Eligible for Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL)

Yes

Acceptable Prior Learning Credit

Licensure/certifications

Credit for Prior College Level Learning (CPCLL) Details

Licensure/Certification

Current ACSM, ACE, or comparable certification as a personal trainer.