Personal Training AA
An Associate of Arts degree in personal training will focus primarily on the application of the scientific methods involved in programming exercise and conditioning program for various individual needs. An Associate of Arts degree in personal training allows the student to prepare for personal trainer examinations. These include: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Personal trainer opportunities include health clubs, corporate fitness, and YMCAs.
Major Requirements
The Associate of Arts degree in personal training consists of:
| SCON 101 | Introduction to Exercise Technique | 1 |
| SCON 227 | Practicum: Personal Training | 1 |
| SCON 228 | Practicum: Athletic Facility Management | 1 |
| ANHS 341 | Structural Anatomy | 3 |
| SCON 360 | Foundations in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| SCON 361 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
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| BIOL 201 | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology | 3 |
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| BIOL 201L | Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology/Lab | 1 |
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| BIOL 322 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 322L | Human Anatomy & Physiology/Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 323 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
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| BIOL 323L | Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 1 |
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| ANHS 150 | First-Year Experience for Health Professionals | 1 |
| ANHS 210 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| ANHS 220 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| ANHS 205 | First Aid and Care of Athletic Injuries | 2 |
| ANHS 308 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ANHS 436 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| PSYC 100 | General Psychology | 3 |