Personal Trainer, CAS

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Personal Trainers are responsible for safe and effective exercise prescription in health and fitness club settings. Thorough understanding of anatomy, muscle function, exercise prescription, basic nutrition and fitness assessment provide personal trainers with the knowledge to safely structure exercise programs for clients. Upon completion of this program, students will

Motivate clients in exercise and healthy life choices;
Create safe and effective exercise programs;
Understand how the body works to create muscle and metabolize fat;
Become knowledgeable in fitness assessment techniques; and
Develop relationships with other fitness professionals for lifelong learning.

Required Courses

Fall Semester

BIOH 104NL - Basic Human Biology with Lab Credit(s): 4 *
COMX 115C - Introduction to Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
ECP 120 - Emergency Medical Responder Credit(s): 3
HEE 220 - Introduction to Physical Education Credit(s): 3 ¹
HTH 110 - Personal Health and Wellness Credit(s): 3 ¹

First Semester Total: 16

Spring Semester

KIN 201 - Basic Exercise Prescription Credit(s): 3 ²
KIN 203 - Functional Training Credit(s): 2 ²
KIN 215 - Fitness Assessment Techniques Credit(s): 3 ²
M 090~ - Introductory Algebra Credit(s): 4 *
NUTR 221N - Basic Human Nutrition Credit(s): 3

Second Semester Total: 15

Total Credits: 31

¹This course is only offered fall semester.
²This course is only offered spring semester.

*Indicates prerequisite and/or corequisite needed. Check course description.

Program Information

Graduates of this program will be prepared to sit for a national certification exam through the American Council on Exercise (ACE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).

Opportunities After Graduation

Fitness facilities require the expertise of proficient personal trainers. This is a growing industry with many job opportunities.

Advising Information:

For more information about this program, contact the FVCC Student Support Center or the Faculty Advisor.

Student Support Center Advisor	Faculty Advisor
Karrie Bolivar	Lori Elwell, M.A.
LRC 129	BC 123D
(406) 756-3880	(406) 756-3899
kbolivar@fvcc.edu	lelwell@fvcc.edu