Personal Trainer Certification Microcredential

Overview

The Personal Trainer Certification Microcredential will allow students to pursue a certification in the fitness field. They would have a certification as a Personal Trainer allowing employment in the fitness field to be highly attainable.

Students who successfully complete this Microcredential will be able to:

Effectively demonstrate a variety of exercises and teach safe and correct use of exercise equipment and other health related apparatus to individuals of all ages and fitness levels;
Effectively design, implement, supervise and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise programs in accordance with individuals” needs, goals, and assessment date results;
Effectively educate, motivate, and/or communicate with individuals to influence healthy lifestyle behavior modifications which include the dimensions of wellness, occupational wellness, and stress management;
Perform safe, ethical and legal practices in a variety of health and fitness related settings within the scope of practice.

Requirements

Because a Microcredential is comprised of short course sequences, requirements for a Microcredential are to be completed at DCC. Any exception to this would require departmental approval in order to transfer in credits.

No more than 50% of credits may be accepted in transfer.*

A digital badge will be awarded to students who complete the required coursework and earn a 2.0 or higher in each course.

If the Microcredential contains a certification exam, a successful score on that exam is also required for the award of the Microcredential.

*Certain courses may be required to be taken at DCC; check your specific program for these exceptions.

This microcredential can be stacked into:

Exercise Science & Wellness Program (ESW), A.S.

Program Map

Required Courses

PED 202 - Fitness Training Practicum Credits: 3
WFE 101 - Wellness and Fitness Education Credits: 3 (OER)
ESW 203 - Personal Training Certification Credits: 3

Credit Hours: 9

Minimum Total Credits: 9

Contact Information

Interim Program Chair:
Nancy Perretta
nancy.perretta@sunydutchess.edu