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PE 290 - Personal Fitness Trainer

3 units
2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab
Recommended Preparation: Eligibility for English 1A
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course provides the scientific foundations and practical experience required by Personal Fitness Trainers for certification by agencies such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and others. The course is broad-based, with topical areas including basic exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, fitness training principles, nutrition, weight management, and work with special populations. The business aspects of Personal Training are also reviewed.


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