Associate's Degree in Exercise Science with an
Emphasis in Personal Training

What You'll Become

The purpose of an Associate's Degree in Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Personal Training is to prepare students for entry-level positions as personal trainers with the ability to pursue a Bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Exercise Science, Medical Exercise, Sports Medicine, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, or Chiropractic.

Our program is designed specifically for students who seek to acquire a comprehensive framework in personal training concepts and skills in order to contribute and create solutions for the widest variety of clients. Many students also find these skills essential to improving their own health.

Upon successful completion of the program requirements, students will acquire the knowledge and skills to apply exercise science, business, management, communication, and psychology to meet the needs of their clients as well as support their own professional and entrepreneurial efforts.

Skills and Knowledge You'll Acquire

1. Analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world situations.
2. The foundation of exercise science knowledge and technical skills to support and facilitate lifelong professional development.
3. The ability to use critical thinking, creativity, logic, and analysis to meet client needs.
4. The competence to implement and apply current exercise and nutrition strategies to allow clients to effectively meet their goals.
5. The aptitude to apply sound scientific and communication principles to the functions of assessment, program design, motivation, and coaching.
6. An academic foundation to pursue a Bachelor's or other Advanced Degree.

The Strategy to Get You There

Course #	Course Name	Credits
Quarter 1
HIT135	Medical Terminology	3
PD102	Personal Development	2
MATH102	College Math	6
BIO105	Anatomy and Physiology	4
Quarter 1 Credits		15
Quarter 2
PTR251	Certified Fitness Trainer (Note: PTR211 and PTR231 will satisfy)	5
ENG110	English Composition	6
PSY102	General Psychology	4
Quarter 2 Credits		15
Quarter 3
PTR259	Specialist in Fitness Nutrition (Note: PTR219 and PTR239 will satisfy)	5
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	4.5
HIST102	US History	6
Quarter 3 Credits		15.5
Quarter 4
PTR253	Specialist in Exercise Therapy (Note: PTR213 will satisfy)	5
PTR256	Specialist in Senior Fitness (Note: PTR216 will satisfy)	5
COMM161	Business Communications	2
BUS204	Business and Management Principles	4
Quarter 4 Credits		16
Quarter 5
PTR255	Specialist in Strength and Conditioning (Note: PTR215 and PTR235 will satisfy)	5
COMM121	Interpersonal Relations	3
BUS207	Entrepreneurship	4
BUS210	Business Ethics and Law	4
Quarter 5 Credits		16
Quarter 6
PTR254	Youth Fitness Trainer (Note: PTR214 and PTR234 will satisfy)	5
COMM203	Customer Service Principles	3
PD103	Professional and Career Development	2
COMM102	Effective Communication	6
Quarter 6 Credits		16
Total Credit Hours for Degree		93.5