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Saint Paul College Programs
Personal Trainer
Program Requirements
• Personal Trainer AAS
• Personal Trainer Diploma
Personal Trainer AAS
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH 1410 | Medical Terminology |
1 |
| HLTH 1417 | Somatic Practitioner: Business & Ethics | 3 |
| HLTH 1420 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| HLTH 1425 | Clinical Applications in Kinesiology | 3 |
| HLTH 1900 | Pathology for the Somatic Practitioner | 4 |
| HLTH 1465 | Functional Holistic Nutrition | 4 |
| HLTH 1485 | Therapeutic Exercise | 5 |
| PTRN 1410 | Personal Training 1 | 5 |
| PTRN 1420 | Personal Training 2 | 5 |
| PTRN 1490 | Personal Training Internship | 5 |
| Subtotal | 39 | |
| General Education Requirements | 21 | |
| Total Program Credits | 60 |
| Personal Trainer AAS
General Education - 21 Credits Students are required to complete ENGL 1711 and any SPCH course from Goal 1 (7 credits) |
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| Requirements* | Cr | |
| Goal 1: | Communication | 7 |
| ENGL 1711 Composition 1 (4 cr.) | ||
| SPCH XXXX (3 cr.) | ||
| Students are required to take the following from Goal 3 | 3 | |
| Goal 3: | Natural Sciences BIOL 1760 Nutrition (3 cr.) |
3 |
| Students are required to take the following 4 credit course from Goal 5 | 4 | |
| Goal 5: | History, Social Science, & Behavioral Sciences PSYC XXXX (4 cr.) |
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| Students are required to take a minimum of 3 credits from Goal 6 | 3 | |
| Goal 6: | Humanities and Fine Arts | |
| Select a minimum of 4 additional credits from Goals 1-10 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum |
4 | |
| Select a minimum of 4 additional credits from Goal 5 of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum. | 4 | |
| * Refer to the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Course List for specific course options. | ||
Personal Trainer Diploma
| Course | Cr | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1760 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PTRN 1410 | Personal Training 1 | 5 |
| HLTH 1410 | Medical Terminology |
1 |
| HLTH 1417 | Somatic Practitioner: Business & Ethics | 3 |
| HLTH 1420 | Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| HLTH 1425 | Clinical Applications in Kinesiology | 3 |
| HLTH 1900 | Pathology for the Somatic Practitioner | 4 |
| HLTH 1465 | Functional Holistic Nutrition | 4 |
| PTRN 1420 | Personal Training 2 | 5 |
| HLTH 1485 | Therapeutic Exercise | 5 |
| PTRN 1490 | Personal Training Internship | 5 |
| General Education Requirements | 3 | |
| PSYC 1750 | Introduction to Health Psychology (recommended) | |
| Total Program Credits | 45 |
Course Descriptions
BIOL 1760 Nutrition
This course explores the ever-changing topic of nutritional science beginning with the fundamentals of a healthy diet and the role that carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and minerals play in maintaining health and fitness. Students will explore topics such as media quackery, digestive demands of the daily food choices for compliance with dietary guidelines as well as determining risk factors for diabetes, cardiovascular disease and osteoporosis. The course will also cover the issue of hunger and the global environment including the impact of personal choice, organic farming, and bioengineering on sustaining the planet and its people. Traditional and online sections are available. (MnTC: Goal 3) 3C/3/0/0
HLTH 1410 Medical Terminology
Students recognize and build medical terms after learning the meaning of word parts. A computer lab may be utilized to review terminology and provide practice in word building. (Accuplacer Reading Score of 70 or above) 1C/0/1/0
HLTH 1417 Somatic Practitioner: Business and Ethics
In this course, students will be introduced to different types of business and ethical standards in the somatic industries of massage therapy, personal training, esthetics and wellness int he massage therapy industry and basic aspects of a business plan. Topics include scope of practice, certifications, legal requirements, equipment options, charting, time management skills and payment tracking methods. Principles of professional ethics and interactions with clients are integrated throughout the course. (Prerequisite(s): Declared major in Massage Therapy, Reflexology or Personal Trainer major) 3C/2/1/0
HLTH 1420 Anatomy & Physiology
Assists the student to acquire basic knowledge of body structure and function. Emphasis is on the healthy body. The content in this course prepares the student to understand common diseases. (Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1410 concurrent enrollment recommended) 4C/4/0/0
HLTH 1425 Clinical Applications in Kinesiology
This is a course in the applied study of human movement. Students will study muscles of the body, origin and insertion sites, nerve innervation, associated bones and bony landmarks and action. Students will investigate planes of movement, types of joints, discuss directions and positions of the human body and perform basic structural assessment. Adhesions and Trigger Points will be discussed and palpated. This course will also look at the theory and practice of functional muscle testing. (Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1420 Anatomy & Physiology, or BIOL 1740, or BIOL 2721; physical ability to palpate the human body, willingness to view selected Human Cadaver videos) 3C/1/2/0
HLTH 1465 Functional Holistic Nutrition
This course focuses on developing knowledge of healthy nutrition for the individual, suggesting healthy nutrition for clientele, and optimizing the body's health and performance via supplementation and a whole foods diet. This class includes an evaluation of personal nutritional status and the various therapeutic properties of whole foods and supplements. Exploration of appropriate supplementation and sources of supplements will be performed. Actual preparation of fast and simple meals that are of whole food origin will conclude this course. (Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1760 or HLTH 1460) 4C/2/2/0
HLTH 1485 Therapeutic Exercise
The focus of this course is the management of common soft-tissue injuries through inhibitory techniques, bracing, taping, advanced stretching and corrective exercise techniques. Adaptive exercise for special populations such as geriatrics and pregnancy will also be discussed. (Prerequisite(s): HLTH 1425, HLTH 1482 recommended. Must be enrolled in the Massage Therapy or Personal Trainer program.) 5C/3/2/0
HLTH 1900 Pathology for the Somatic Practitioner
This course is designed to teach the study of deviations from anatomy and physiology as well as basic pharmacology. Students will examine injury and disease related conditions most likely to be encountered in a somatic practice. Special attention is given to signs and symptoms, indications and contraindications of treatment methods, as well as instruction related to skin, neuromuscular and soft tissue conditions. Basic pharmacology will be examined along with drug supplement interactions. (Prerequisite(s): Certificate in Massage Therapy or equivalent as evaluated by faculty, or, HLTH 1420) 4C/3/1/0
PSYC 1750 Introduction to Health Psychology
This course examines how psychological, social, and biological factors interact with and affect individuals' efforts to promote their own health and prevent or cope will illness. Topics include individual responses by gender, age, and ethnicity, variations in health-related behaviors, stress, and illness; whether and what kind of treatment individuals seek for health problems, and whether they adhere to treatment recommendations; and the theories and methods used by psychologists to understand these issues. (MnTC Goals 5 & 7) 3C/3/0/0
PTRN 1410 Personal Training 1
This course introduces the student to the major components of fitness analysis, basic exercise program design, and the skills necessary for teaching individual activities. Components of exercise physiology are included throughout. (Prerequisite(s): Must be enrolled in Personal Trainer program.) 5C/3/2/0
PTRN 1420 Personal Training 2
This course explores advanced components of fitness analysis, functional training program design, and the skills necessary for teaching group activities. Components of exercise physiology are included throughout. (Prerequisite(s): PTRN 1410 and HLTH 1420) 5C/3/2/0
PTRN 1490 Personal Training Internship
This course is the final component of the personal trainer curriculum that serves to integrate all materials learned in a practical setting. Students will be placed at various training facilities providing direct application of personal training techniques and methodologies. (Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval or completion of entire personal trainer curriculum and current CPR certificate) 5C/0/5/0
