HHP 263 Personal Training Certificatn

This course is designed to give students the knowledge and understanding necessary to prepare for the NSCA’s Certified Personal Trainer Exam and become effective personal trainers. The information provided within this course will allow students to sit for said exam, as well as prepare them for future study and other professional careers within the larger exercise science community. Exercise technique and programming will be discussed, as well as proper client screening and contra indications to exercise. Health and fitness assessment skills will be developed and applied. In the final four to six weeks of the course, students will work with volunteers to actively engage in the training process. Noncredit for students who have completed HHP 386 Special Topics in personal Training Certification