The goals of A.A.S. Degree Program in Exercise Science/Personal Training are to provide students with:
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A rigorous academic preparation that consists of extensive classroom and laboratory study augmented by 100 hours of field work in a personal training setting;
- Exposure to professional organizations and awareness of professional ethics and professional standards for competency;
- Opportunities to practice the skills learned in the classroom through peer activities such as the Personal Training Club;
- Refinement of communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and technological skills) essential for working in professional personal training settings;
- Acquisition of knowledge and practical experience in first aid, safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and awareness of safety issues in conducting personal training activities with various exercising populations;
- Preparation to take and pass the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health/Fitness Instructor certification examination;
- Competencies that qualify them to work in state-of-the-art health clubs, corporate fitness centers, health and wellness organizations, rehabilitation facilities or as entrepreneurs operating their own personal training businesses;
- An appreciation of the physical, emotional and psychological benefits of a wellness lifestyle.
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