Academics

Personal/Fitness Trainer

Students will prepare for a career in personal training that involves all aspects of fitness.  Students will gain knowledge in individual and group exercise programs, and will work with populations of varying ability levels.  Upon successful completion of this program, students will be qualified to pursue the accreditation of their choice.  

Accreditation

Upon successful completion, students will be able to sit for the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or National Conference of Fitness (NCF) personal trainer exam.

Degree

Certificate (Certificate Program)
Total Credit Hours: 14

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 140	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	4
PHYED 175	PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING	3
PHYED 176	EXERCISE TESTING, PRESCRIPTION, AND DESIGN	3
PHYED 276	PERSONAL TRAINING FIELD EXPERIENCE	1
FCS 120	PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION	3

Students entering this program should have a strong understanding of science and math concepts, and be able to physically perform exercises they intend to teach.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	Biol 140, PHYED 175, PHYED 176, FCS 120
Spring Semester 1	PHYED 276

Program Contact Information

Health Careers

East Peoria Campus, Cedar, Room 105

(309) 694-7530

Illinois Career Cluster

Education and Training

Career Pathway:
Teaching/Training

Career Pathway

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