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 193 Personal Training Specialist CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION: CCL 5445 32-34.5 Credits PROGRAM CONTACT: DR. KIM MCGEE, ACSM (EP-C) ~ (480) 726-4246 kimberly.mcgee@cgc.edu PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Personal Training Specialist program is designed to help prepare students for employment in the fitness industry as a Personal Trainer. This curriculum provides students with a fundamental knowledge of human physiology and anatomy, introduction into career options in the field of Exercise Science, Kinesiology and Physical Education/Coaching, emergency response readiness, health appraisals and assessments; application of exercise fitness principles and strength and cardiorespiratory training techniques; a fundamental knowledge of nutrition, exercise physiology, and biomechanics; skills in exercise testing and fitness measures as well as writing exercise prescriptions and program designs for diverse populations. PROGRAM NOTES + indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates any module/suffixed courses. Students must earn a grade of "C" or better in all courses within the program. Overall program minimum G.P.A. = 2.00. REQUIRED COURSES: 26-31 CREDITS BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) ......4 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 FON100 Introductory Nutrition (3) OR FON105 Nutrition Principles for Fitness Professionals (3) OR FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) .........................................3 + EXS239 Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR