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
Pathway programs at ICC have a map that shows the courses/degree requirements that will lead students to their desired education and employment goals.
Career Cluster:
Education & Training If you are a high school junior or senior, you can get a head start on your future by taking college-level courses now! Visit our Dual Credit webpage for a listing of area high schools with courses available Composition I (ENGL 110) | Concepts of Mathematics (MATH 110) | First Aid (HLTH 120) | Foundations of Chemistry (CHEM 115) | Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 140) | Humanities | Introduction to Communication (COMM 110) | Social Science High School Diploma or GED Getting Started: Apply to ICC | Paying for College | Career Information:
Fitness Trainers and Instructors
| Student Information Personal/Fitness Trainer Certificate
(30 credit hours) ACE,NCF Fitness trainer, fitness instructor, athletic trainer, aerobic instructors
$15-20/hr
Personal/Fitness Trainer(61 credit hours) ACE,NCF Fitness trainer, fitness instructor, athletic trainer, aerobic instructors$15-20/hr There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Program transfer guides layout course work to be taken at ICC and the transfer institution to complete specific programs of study or majors. There are no current articulation agreements to Bachelor degree programs at this time. Transfer agreements formalize the transfer process from ICC to other colleges and universities. For additional transfer information, including information on transfer partnerships and transfer guides:
Pathway:
Teaching/Training
ICC Pathway: Personal Fitness Trainer
Early College
Point of Entry
Certificate of Completion
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Industry Credentials
Employment Information
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