Personal Trainer / Athletic Coaching

CERTIFICATE, 18 CREDITS

Riverland Community Colleges Personal Trainer / Athletic Coaching certificate program will prepare students for one of the national personal trainer certification exams by providing theoretical knowledge, along with practical skills and concepts, for optimal training performance.

Students will also be certified for a Head/Varsity coaching position. Completing the coaching core will satisfy standards created by the Minnesota public school system which are designed to improve knowledge of skill development, first aid, CPR, care and prevention of athletic injury, coaching fundamentals and philosophy.

 Location: Austin, Online Course(s)
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Two Semesters
Faculty: Suzy Hebrink

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.