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Nov 26, 2024
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2019-2020 Pierce College Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Personal Training Certificate Course Map
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Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your certificate by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets certificate requirements. Courses are organized in a recommended sequence; please schedule accordingly. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Personal Training Certificate, you are responsible for fulfilling all certificate requirements. Questions? Your Success Network is ready to help you!
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2. Applied Anatomy and Physiology
3. Nutrition and Exercise
Action Item: Meet with Advisor
Use your Success Network! In your first quarter, meet with your advisor to revisit your career and transfer path, make adjustments to your goals as needed, and plan for your next steps.
4. Essentials of Weight Management
Action Item: Attend a Transfer Fair
Attend a transfer fair and choose a transfer institution so that you take the correct prerequisites.
7. Athletic Training and Acute Injury Management
- KINS 258 Care and Prevention of Injuries (3 credits)
Course purpose: The Centers for Disease Control states that injuries are a leading reason individuals stop participating in physical activity and that one of its major research goals is to investigate ways to minimize injury risks among people who are beginning or increasing physical activity. This course will introduce guidelines and recommendation for preventing injuries, recognizing injuries and learning how to correctly manage a specific injury.
8. Health Appraisal and Fitness Assessment
Action Item: Explore Transfer Options
Explore transfer options and ensure you have all the prerequisites for your program of study on your education plan. Also, ask about the application process and deadlines for transfer. Discuss potential internship opportunities for Summer quarter.
9. Essentials of Fitness Training
10. Client Care and Marketing
11. Special Populations Care
13. Physical Education Course Recommendation (1 credit)
Select from a variety of PE offerings at the college.
Physical Education Courses
Course purpose: One sub-discipline of Kinesiology is Physical Education teaching. All students of Kinesiology are expected to integrate the sub-discipline of Physical Education on a daily basis, and will gain valuable knowledge on teaching practice/pedagogy and leadership by selecting from a variety of PE offerings at the college.
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