Sports Medicine: Personal Training

Program Description

This two-semester course, offered exclusively during CTEC's morning session, provides instruction and career awareness in the field of Personal Training. Personal trainers are health/fitness professionals who, using an individualized approach, assess, motivate, educate, and train clients regarding their personal health and fitness needs. Certified personal trainers design safe and effective exercise programs, provide guidance to help clients achieve their personal goals, and respond appropriately in emergency situations.

 

During the second semester, students may be eligible to serve an internship at a local business. This course helps students prepare for the NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (National Strength and Conditioning Association) certification exam. Requirements to take the exam include being 18 years of age, CPR certified, and having earned a high school diploma. Students are responsible for the $250 test fee (optional).

SPORTS MEDICINE: PERSONAL TRAINING STUDENTS LEARN:

• Exercise science
• Initial consultation and evaluation
• Exercise techniques
• Program design
• Clients with unique needs
• Safety and legal concerns

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION OPPORTUNITIES:

Certifications offered to students completing the Sports Medicine: Personal Training program include:

• Sport Medicine: Personal Training Certificate of Completion
• NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (opportunity to take exam)
• CPR (BLS) Certification

HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Students earn 15 general elective units each semester toward their high school graduation.

College prep course.  A-G approved.  Meets area “G” approval for UC and CSU admissions.

 

 

CSU BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE CREDIT AVAILABLE:

Sports Medicine: Injury Care & Management is a dual enrollment class with the following CSU Bakersfield Department of Kinesiology courses:

• KINE 1018: Lifetime Fitness
• KINE 1512: Weight Training
• KINE 1020: First Aid/ CPR
• KINE 2000: Introduction to Kinesiology

CAREER PATHWAYS AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS:

This is a career awareness class that instructs students on the basics necessary for entry-level employment.  Successful Personal Training students often pursue careers in the following:

• Personal Trainer
• Sports Coach 
• Lifeguard

Advisory Board/Industry Partners

The Advisory Board provides crucial guidance for the Sports Medicine program at CTEC. These industry partners have generously donated their time and expertise to share industry trends, offer assistance, and ensure the curriculum is providing the highest levels of training and career development opportunities for our students. 

 

• CSUB
• BC
• Body Xchange
• Grindhaus
• A3
• Bakersfield Condors