Personal Trainer Certificate/Area of Specialization (0201)
This certificate is designed for students interested in becoming a personal trainer. Courses within this program will help students prepare for a certification exam. It is recommended that students pursue certification, but it is not required, nor is it part of the certificate program. Many of these courses may be applied towards an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science Degree, and may also be applicable for transferring to a four-year college. Students should consult a Lakeland counselor prior to beginning this program in order to ensure maximum transferability.
Courses
- BIOL 1200 — Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies (OT36) 4 Credits
- BIOL 2210 — Anatomy and Physiology I (OT36) 4 Credits
- BUSM 1620 — Introduction to Entrepreneurship (CTAG) 3 Credits
- CHEM 1100 — Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry (OT36) 4 Credits
- COMM 1100 — Effective Interpersonal Communications (TAG) 3 Credits
- HLTH 1238 — Structure, Function, Disease, and Therapeutics of the Human Body 4 Credits
- PEHR 1250 — First Aid 2 Credits
- PEHR 1550 — Introduction to Personal Training 2 Credits
- PEHR 1600 — Exercise Physiology I 2 Credits
- PEHR 1660 — Diet and Weight Management Strategies for Sport and Fitness 2 Credits
- PEHR 1670 — Instructional Techniques: Strength and Cardio Fitness Training 2 Credits
- PEHR 1750 — Personal Health 3 Credits
- PEHR 2500 — Athletic Training 2 Credits
- PEHR 2750 — Personal Trainer Internship/Seminar 2 Credits