EXSC A322 - Personal Training Cert.

Institution:

University of South Carolina-Aiken

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Description:

(Pre-req: EXSC A239 with a grade of C or better or department permission). This certification course prepares students to practice as a professional Personal Fitness Trainer. WITS (World Instructor Training School) is the certifying agency for this certification. The course includes a classroom learning and practical lab application. Topics include anatomy; biomechanics; exercise physiology; fitness testing and health assessment; nutrition; exercise prescription; equipment usage; special populations; and legal and safety issues. Each student will prepare and sit for a 100-question written certification exam as well as a 30-minute practical exam. This course has a lab fee of $99 for the certification.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

web.usca.edu

Phone Number:

(803) 648-6851

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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