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May 16, 2022
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SFCC Catalog 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Fitness Instructor Training Certificate
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CIP: 31.0501
School of Fitness Education, 505-428-1651
Designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to become effective personal fitness trainers and to prepare for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification exam. Course work presents a comprehensive system for designing individualized programs based on each client’s unique health, fitness, and performance goals. Students learn how to facilitate behavior change and adherence, self-efficacy and how to develop client rapport.
Students learn how to design programs that help clients improve posture, movement, flexibility, balance, core function, cardiorespiratory fitness, and muscular endurance and strength. Students have to show proof of current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Adult CPR/AED certification. All courses listed can be applied toward the Associate of Applied Science in Exercise Science.
Students can earn the following degree related to this certificate:
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Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Apply the basic principles of exercise science, behavior modification, nutrition, and weight management to help clients achieve a healthy lifestyle.
- Describe and apply basic elements of anatomy, applied kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise physiology.
- Administer and interpret basic health screenings and fitness assessments to design safe exercise programs for apparently healthy populations.
- Summarize the scope of practice and professional responsibilities of a certified fitness professional.
Program Requirements: (11 Credits)
Related Requirements: (5 Credits)
Choose from the following:
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