Personal Training - Niagara County Community College

Personal Training from Niagara County Community College is a Campus Certificate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Career This two-semester program will serve those who would like to work in the fitness industry as personal trainers. The program is designed for students who have never worked in a fitness-center setting, are currently employed non-certified personal trainers who desire to upgrade their educational background and other fitness-industry professionals seeking the personal trainer designation. The program will prepare graduates with the knowledge and skills needed to work as personal trainers and further certify through the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) after graduation. The NCCC Approach Core courses of Personal Training, Nutrition and Healthful Living make up the core of the curriculum. The life sciences component of either Kinesiology or Human Biology prepares students with a practical and applicable understanding of the human body. Additional emphasis in communications, psychology, and mathematics complete the liberal arts experience and prepare candidates for these elements of varied experiences they may encounter in this profession. Professional development activities and career exploration will be emphasized early and throughout the Personal Training certificate program. In addition to earning a certificate in Personal Training, students are positioned to take the National Council on Strength and Fitness Certification Exam upon graduating from this program. Program Goals and Objectives To provide students with skills in personal fitness training. To assist students in completing three general education areas specifically chosen to develop knowledge of interpersonal communication, body systems and of writing skills for industry. To prepare students to obtain NCSF certification. Student Learning Outcomes At the completion of this program, students will be able to: Demonstrate fundamental training skills such as nutritional analysis, physical assessment, biomechanical analysis and exercise programming. Examine the unique needs of individual clients based on needs analysis. Communicate relevant programming information to clientele. Accommodate diversity in body types and the special needs of diverse clients. Demonstrate skills in the area of training instruction such as spotting, technique and tempo correction and effective breathing techniques. View more details on Niagara County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.