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Apr 17, 2026
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2025-2026 DCC Catalog
Personal Trainer Certification Microcredential
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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.
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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. |
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