Chandler-Gilbert Community College Course Catalog and Student Handbook for the 2017-2018 year.
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Courses available at CGCC are listed in the Course Descriptions section of this document. General Education Requirements are also listed. For the most current information regarding degree requirements log on to www.maricopa.edu/academic/ccta. Chandler-Gilbert Community College Catalog & Student Handbook 2018-2019 191 Personal Training Exercise Science and Personal Training ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE: AAS 3059 64-69.5 Credits PROGRAM CONTACT: DR. KIM MCGEE, ACSM (EP-C) ~ (480) 726-4246 kimberly.mcgee@cgc.edu PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science and Personal Training program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) personal trainer certification and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. The curriculum is designed to strengthen students` educational background in fitness and nutrition potentially increasing their marketability in these fields. This degree may also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health may also find this program appropriate. PROGRAM NOTES Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program. + indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites. Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. REQUIRED COURSES: 36-36.5 CREDITS EMT101 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/Basic Cardiac Life Support (0.50) OR HES106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.5) OR Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer certification ........................................................ 0-0.50 EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education .............................................3 EXS112 Professional Applications of Fitness Principles ...............................3 EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology ............................................3 EXS130 Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques .........................................3 EXS132 Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques .......................3 EXS145 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription ...............................3 EXS214 Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises ...............................................2 EXS216 Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning ......................................2