Personal Training

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Personal Training (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5421
Effective Term
Fall 2026

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science Critical course Gateway course 3
EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology Critical course 3
EXS145 Exercise Testing 3
EXS215 Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques 3
EXS217 Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training 3
EMT101 or
WED106		 Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR Current CPR/AED 0–0.5
PED101RT or
PED101ST or
PED142		 Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance or Strength Training or Performance-Based Training 1–3
FON100 or
FON241		 Introductory Nutrition or Principles of Human Nutrition None or NSI in combo w/ FON241LL; 3
RE Restricted Electives 1

Restricted Electives

Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science course 1
FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition course 1
HES+++++ Any HES Health Science course 1
PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education course 1
IFS110 Critical Research for College Success 1

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science Critical course Gateway course 3
EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology Critical course 3
PED101RT or
PED101ST or
PED142		 Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance or Strength Training or Performance-Based Training 1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS145 Exercise Testing 3
EXS215 Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques 3
EXS217 Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training 3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
FON100 or
FON241		 Introductory Nutrition or Principles of Human Nutrition None or NSI in combo w/ FON241LL; 3
EMT101 or
WED106		 Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) OR Current CPR/AED 0–0.5
RE Restricted Electives 1

Restricted Electives

Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed.

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science course 1
FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition course 1
HES+++++ Any HES Health Science course 1
PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education course 1
IFS110 Critical Research for College Success 1

Courses Not Currently Offered

South Mountain Community College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at South Mountain Community College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
EMT101 Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Rio Salado
EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale
EXS145 Exercise Testing Glendale, Mesa
EXS215 Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale
EXS217 Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training Chandler-Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Phoenix, Scottsdale
IFS110 Critical Research for College Success Glendale
PED101RT Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance Glendale, Mesa
PED101ST Strength Training Chandler-Gilbert, GateWay, Glendale, Mesa, Paradise Valley, Scottsdale
PED142 Performance-Based Training Mesa
WED106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Glendale, Mesa, Rio Salado

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