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Personal Fitness Training, Certificate

Academic programs / Undergraduate minors and certificates / Personal Fitness Training

Health, Health Wellness, Instructor, Personal Trainer, Trainer, Training, Weightlifting, exercise, fitness, sport

Would you like a career helping others lead healthier lives through physical activity? Gain the knowledge and skills necessary to assist people with their personal fitness training needs.
Description ▲

The personal fitness training certificate program provides the foundational knowledge and basic competencies for developing evidence-driven physical activity programs for the general population to use in achieving positive health changes.

After completing the program, students have a deeper understanding of human physiology and exercise program development. Students obtain a well-rounded education on personal fitness through courses such as:

  • cardiorespiratory and flexibility training
  • exercise prescription for health and wellness
  • resistance training and recovery techniques

This program does not prepare students to work with clients with special needs or existing health conditions.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in personal fitness training consists of 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 must be upper division. A minimum grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) is required for each course.
EXW 215: Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
EXW 217: Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
EXW 335: Physical Activity and Physiological Concepts
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
EXW 425: Exercise Prescription for Health and Wellness
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MED 450: Leadership and Professionalism or NTR 344: Nutrition Management and Leadership or NTR 360: Nutrition Entrepreneurship or SSP 320: Coaching Leadership, Performance Team and Facility Management
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

GPA Requirement: 2.00

Incompatible Majors: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Apply concepts of muscular and cardio-vascular physiological systems to make appropriate choices of movements for their clients.
  • Teach exercises that promote better overall health for clients.
  • Apply exercise science concepts to create safe and effective exercise training programs.
Career opportunities▲

Students can improve their career options with an undergraduate certificate.

The certificate program in personal fitness training helps students prepare for personal trainer certification through most accredited associations. Students become more marketable in the general health and fitness industries by acquiring specific content knowledge about health appraisals, healthy lifestyles, behavior change, the benefits of exercise, exercise techniques and exercise program design.
Professional licensure▲

ASU programs that may lead to professional licensure or certification are intended to prepare students for potential licensure or certification in Arizona. Completion of an ASU program may not meet educational requirements for licensure or certification in another state. For more information, students should visit the ASU professional licensure webpage.

Contact information▲

College of Health Solutions | HLTHN 401AA
chs@asu.edu
602-496-3300

What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
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Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

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The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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