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Personal Trainer

Personal Trainer

Personal fitness trainers help clients to assess their level of physical fitness and help them to set and reach fitness goals. They demonstrate various exercises and help clients to improve their exercise techniques. They may keep records of their clients’ exercise sessions in order to assess their progress towards physical fitness. Personal trainers work with clients on a one-on-one basis. 18 credits transfer from this program into the Health and Exercise Science degree (HPE.AS)

 

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Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
HPE… HPE Elective 3
FNS-105 Introduction to Nutrition or
HPE-129 Sports Nutrition 2/3
HPE-100 Personal Fitness 1
HPE-161 Weight Training 1
HPE-127 Exercise Techniques and Prescription 2 1
HPE-211 Theories and Applications of Physical Training I 2 4
HPE-170 First Aid, Safety & Prevention Of Injuries 3
    15/16
First Year / Second Semester
HPE-210 Internship: Personal Trainer Certificate 1 3
    3
  Total Minimum Credits 18/19
1 Prerequisite: FNS-105 or HPE-129 and HPE-100, HPE-127, HPE-161, HPE-170 and HPE-211
2 Only offered during Spring Semester.

 

NOTICE: Clinical placement may be a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. Clinical placements may require a criminal background check, health clearance and/or drug testing before participation is allowed. Clinical sites may deny a student’s participation in the event of a positive finding. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing body.

Employment Opportunities

  • Corporate fitness programs
  • Fitness centers
  • Health clubs
  • Nutrition and weight control centers
  • Sports medicine centers
  • YMCA’s

Certification

Camden County College and the Health and Exercise Science Department are recognized as Educational Partners with the American Council on Exercise (A.C.E.) www.acefitness.org

  1. HPE 211 course prepares students to pass the A.C.E. National Certification exam in personal training.
  2. A degree PLUS a personal training certification are now the standard for employment in the fitness industry.

Students can earn this certification while obtaining an A.S. in Health and Exercise Science. All of the certification courses are part of the HPE.AS degree.

Special Program Requirements

  • Completion of an internship at a local fitness center or the
    College’s Wellspring Fitness Center for 10-15 hours per week.
  • Students entering college for the first time must take the
    College Placement Test before entering the program.

Contact Person

Dr. Nicholas DiCicco, Chair
(856) 227-7200, ext. 4264
email: ndicicco@camdencc.edu

Additional information

CIP Code

31.0501

Program Code

PT.CA

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