2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PEP 205 - Personal Training

3 CR
The objective of this course is to prepare students for a career as a personal trainer. This course will provide the content necessary for students to understand the processes, theories, and application of exercise science. Additionally, the course will help students prepare for the national certification exam to become personal trainers.

Requisites: Next Gen ACCUPLACER® reading score of 244, or at least a grade of C in TSRE 55  or ENGL 151 .
Course Learning Outcomes:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of kinesiology as it relates to responses and adaptations demanded by the personal training profession.
  2. Demonstrate basic exercise laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting.
  3. Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of kinesiology and be an advocate for physically active lifestyles.
  4. Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness and fitness programs.