Personal Trainer / Athletic Coaching

CERTIFICATE, 18 CREDITS

Riverland’s Personal Trainer / Athletic Coaching Certificate prepares students for national certification and coaching roles in fitness and sports. The program combines training in strength conditioning, injury prevention, and CPR with coursework required for varsity coaching positions in Minnesota schools. Graduates are ready for careers in gyms, schools, or private coaching.

Location: Austin, Online Course(s)
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Two Semesters
Faculty: Suzy Hebrink | 507-433-0373 | Susan.Hebrink@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
Call or e-mail our Admissions Information Center for more information. We'll help get you started.

Required Core Courses (18 Credits needed)
HLTH1140	First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)	2 CR
PHED2180	Psychological and Social Aspects of Sport	3 CR
PHED2213	Coaching and Officiating Basketball OR PHED2215, PHED2216	2 CR
PHED2214	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	2 CR
PHED2270	Concepts of Strength & Conditioning	2 CR
PHED2271	Essentials of Personal Training	3 CR
PHED2272	Nutrition for Sport and Exercise	2 CR
PHED2290	Personal Trainer Field Experience	2 CR

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Personal Trainer / Athletic Coaching program page at riverland.edu.