Academics

Personal/Fitness Trainer

This program of study is intended for students planning on pursuing a career as a certified personal trainer.  Students will gain knowledge in individual and group exercise programs, and will work with populations of varying ability levels. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be qualified to work as personal trainers in health clubs, fitness centers, and recreational programs.  Graduates will be eligible to test and become certified in their choice of organizations that certify personal trainers.

Admission to the Program:

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.

Accreditation:

Upon successful completion, student will be able to sit for the ACE or NCF personal trainer examination.

Degree

Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 61

Program Requirements

Select a course number below to see a course description.

Required General Education Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
ENGL 110	COMPOSITION I	3
COMM 110 or	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY  or	3
COMM 120	INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION	3
	SOCIAL SCIENCE *	3
MATH 110	CONCEPTS OF MATHEMATICS	3
CHEM 115	FOUNDATIONS OF CHEMISTRY	4
	HUMANITIES *	3

Required Program Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
BIOL 140	HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	4
FCS 120	PRINCIPLES OF NUTRITION	3
HLTH 120	FIRST AID	2
HLTH 150	FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH	3
PHYED 116 or	INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION  or	2
PHYED 236	SCIENTIFIC BASIS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT	3
PHYED 136	FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN MOVEMENT	3
PHYED 175	PRINCIPLES OF TRAINING	3
PHYED 176	EXERCISE TESTING, PRESCRIPTION, AND DESIGN	3
PHYED 205	FITNESS AND WELLNESS	2
PHYED 276	PERSONAL TRAINING FIELD EXPERIENCE	3
PHYED 277	PHYSICAL EDUCATION TOPICS	1 to 3

Elective Courses

Course	Name	Credit Hours
	APPROVED ELECTIVES **	13

* See specific requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
** ACCTG 105, PHYED 116, 140, 145, 149, 162, 168, 169, 180, 181, 182, 183, 236.

Recommended Course Sequence

Semester	Courses
Fall Semester 1	ENGL 110; MATH 110; PHYED 136; FCS 120; PHYED 205; Humanities
Spring Semester 1	HLTH 150; PHYED 175; BIOL 140; COMM 110 or 120; Social Science
Summer Semester	PHYED 176
Fall Semester 2	HLTH 120; CHEM 115; PHYED 116 or PHYED 236
Spring Semester 2	Approved Electives; PHYED 276; PHYED 277
Summer Semester

Program Contact Information

Health Careers

Peoria Campus

Cedar, Room 105

(309) 690-7530

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.