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Physical Fitness Certificate

Program Advisor: Sherry Scheer, 413-236-4511

The Physical Fitness certificate program offers personal and profes­sional opportunities in the world of fitness. Multiple approaches to exercise are combined to theories of wellness as students learning and practice the benefits of aerobic exercise, strength training, stress reduction, healthy nutrition and life habits.

Completion of the program requirements leads to employment as group exercise instructors, personal trainers or fitness instructors at health and fitness clubs, and community organizations or other fitness facili­ties.

In addition, the program provides students an opportunity to achieve the ACE Personal Trainer Certification, a nationally recognized credential. Classroom training and on-site experiences are provided.      

Graduation Requirements

To earn a certificate in this program, a student must complete all program credits and the additional requirements shown below.  

Program     29 Credits
AHS 142  Exercise Science  3
AHS 148  Responding to Medical Emergencies  2
AHS 150   Introduction to Nutrition  3
AHS 155  Stress and Your Health      3
COM 105  Intro to Oral Communication    3
PED 135  Phys. Fit. Exercise Prescriptions      2
PED 136  Weight Training  1
PED 137  Aerobics    1
PED 144  Stretching and Flexibility   1
PED 152  Group Exercise Instruction  2
PED 161  Advanced Strength Training   1
PED 170  Personal Trainer  3
PED 180   Fitness for Life    2
PED 196  Physical Fitness Practicum l      1
PED 197  Physical Fitness Practicum ll   1

  

Additional   As Shown  
 Demonstrated College-Level Skills in Reading and Writing  
 Minimum Cumulative Average overall    2.000  
 Minumum Cumulative Average in Program   2.000  

Suggested block for program completion

The following is a suggestion for completing this program in one year. The actual time to complete the program may vary according to each student's individual needs.

First Semester           15 Credits
AHS 142  Exercise Science  3
AHS 148  Responding to Medical Emergencies  2
AHS 150   Introduction to Nutrition    3
COM 105  Intro to Oral Communication  3
PED 136  Weight Training   1
PED 180  Fitness for Life   2
PED 196  Physical Fitness Practicum l  1
                                                                                                                                                          
Second Semester                                                     14 Credits   
AHS 155  Stress and Your Health                      3
PED 135  Phys. Fit. Exercise Prescriptions  2
PED 137   Aerobics    1 
PED 144  Stretching and Flexibility  1
PED 152    Group Exercise Instruction    2
PED 161    Advanced Strength Training   1
PED 170  Personal Trainer   3
PED 197  Physical Fitness Practicum ll    2
 
NOTES:

For Gainful Employment disclosure information on this program follow this link: www.berkshirecc.edu/GainfulEmployment .

Any prior criminal offense could hinder placement in clinical agencies and the ability to become licensed in this field.
See Criminal Offender Record Information Checks for details.