Recent SemestersFall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024Class Size35 studentsCredits3PrerequisiteNone Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides the scientific foundations and practical experience required by Personal Fitness Trainers for certification by agencies such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength Coaches Association (NSCA), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), and others. The course is broad-based, with topical areas including basic exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness assessments, exercise prescriptions, fitness training principles, nutrition, weight management, and work with special populations. The business aspects of Personal Training are also reviewed. PHYSICAL SCIENCES (PSCI)Usually HeldTue Thu 6:00pm–7:20pm, Tue Thu 7:30pm–9:40pm, Wed 8:00am–11:10am, Mon 8:00am–10:05am 