HHWW 101 - Personal Trainer Program

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

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Description:

Personal Training is a career path in the fitness industry that requires a balance of academic and technical knowledge, clinical skills, manual dexterity, sensitivity and awareness. HACC???s Personal Trainer certificate includes coursework that includes exercise design and instruction. Students have the opportunity to work with the public on exercise activities, strength training and stretching, as well as fitness assessments. Students are taught scope of practice, coaching skills, and professionalism. Taking the nationally certified credentialing exam for personal is also included in this curriculum. Applicant's may register on line and are provided an enrollment package the first night of class. This 316 hour program is completed within 20-weeks. Classes are offered twice a week along with 8 hours of study through Virtual Learning. This program is offered at the Harrisburg Campus.

Credits:

31.60

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Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

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Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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