Personal Trainer - Montgomery College - Rockville MD

Personal Trainer from Montgomery College - Rockville MD is a Campus Certificate Physical Therapy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The personal trainer certificate curriculum has been designed to develop fitness specialists who are knowledgeable and skilled in fitness, wellness instruction and program design. This curriculum blends science and theory with practical application and hands-on experience. Students will acquire an academic foundation in the fundamental principles of exercise and nutrition in addition to a basic understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Practical skill training will focus on the development of expertise in fitness assessment, health and fitness program design, safe exercise technique, training methodology, injury prevention and care, behavior change, exercise leadership, and personal training business practice. The certificate curriculum offers the educational framework and basic competencies for career opportunities in the fitness industry. Successful completion of the certificate will prepare students for many of the nationally recognized personal training certification examinations and provides a course foundation for those interested in pursuing an A.A in Exercise Science/Health Fitness Specialist. Students will have the opportunity to sit for the ACE Personal Trainer examination at a reduced fee. Program Outcomes for the Personal Trainer Certificate Upon completion of this program a student will be able to: Demonstrate knowledge and use of cardiovascular, respiratory, metabolic, and musculoskeletal risk factors and appropriate use of health histories, physician referrals, and informed consent. Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriate fitness assessments for the following fitness components, cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility and body composition. Demonstrate knowledge and use of appropriated exercise program development for the following fitness components, cardiorespiratory, strength, flexibility and body composition. Demonstrate knowledge and use of specific behavioral strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change Demonstrate knowledge and use of ability to communicate effectively and teach exercise participants proper exercise techniques, exercise progression, and lifestyle change. View more details on Montgomery College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Physical Therapy courses.