Fitness Professional Certificates
The Fitness Specialist certificate program is designed to provide the fastest possible achievement of academic credentials for entry or promotion in the field.
If you are interested in becoming a personal trainer, the NEW Proposed Personal Trainer Certificate is for you! Classes will prepare you to begin working in the field as a certified personal trainer as well as give you the tools to successfully take the ACE examination. Classes may begin in August. Please contact Peter Rohn, Fitness Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2288 for more information.
Fitness Specialist (C-0647)
| Cluster 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Applications | 3 |
|
BIO 115
|
Human Body Structure
OR
Concepts of Biology
OR
Introductory Biology |
4
|
| FIT 203 | Sports Facility Management | 3 |
| NTR 100 | Nutrition | 2 |
| FAD 205 | Emergency Care & Safety | 2 |
| P-E 100 | Physical Fitness I | 1 |
| Cluster 2 | Credits | |
| BUS 221 | Human Relations in Organizations | 3 |
| FIT 101 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 |
| FIT 102 | Biomechanics of Human Motion | 3 |
| FIT 103 | Basic Water Rescue | 1 |
| FIT 204
|
Fitness Assessment Technique
OR Personal Trainer |
3 |
| P-E 106 | Beginning Weight Training I | 1 |
| Minimum for Certificate: | 31 | |
Fitness Assistant Basic Certificate (C-0648)
South Suburban College offers a variety of basic certificates designed to provide training in specific areas. The following basic certificate is designed for men and women who need basic employment skills.
| Courses | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| HLT 101 | Health and Wellness | 2 |
| MIS 101 | Computer Literacy and Applications | 3 |
| BIO 115 |
Human Body Structure OR
Concepts of Biology OR
Introductory Biology |
4 |
| FAD 205 | Emergency Care and Safety | 2 |
| P-E 100 | Physical Fitness I | 1 |
| FIT 103 | Basic Water Rescue | 1 |
| P-E 106 | Beginning Weight Training I | 1 |
| Minimum for Certificate: | 13 | |
For further information, contact Peter Rohn, Fitness Coordinator, at (708) 596-2000 ext. 2288 for more information.