Estrella Mountain Community College

Strength & Conditioning

Personal Training

Certificate

Strength and Conditioning Personal Trainer Certificate prepares students to take the two most well regarded national level personal trainer certification exams: the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer exam and the National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Personal Trainer exam. This curriculum provides students with a fundamental knowledge of human physiology, anatomy, prevention and treatment of exercise related injuries, emergency response readiness, health appraisals and assessments as well as the application of exercise fitness principles and strength training techniques. In addition students will gain a fundamental knowledge of nutrition, weight control, stress management, exercise physiology, and biomechanics. Upon completion of the program, students will also have attained skills in exercise testing and fitness measurement. They will be able to write exercise prescriptions and design programs for diverse populations.