Recent SemestersSpring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022Class Size35–40 studentsCredits2PrerequisiteIt is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis introductory course covers the principles and techniques involved in teaching group exercise and developing a personal trainer/client relationship. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, communication skills, program design, exercise adherence, teaching strategies, and professional responsibility and liability. This course is designed for students pursuing a career in the fitness industry or a certificate in the Fitness Specialist Program, as well as students interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the mind and body. 