Exercise Science & Personal Training
Over the past decade, the percentage of American youth, adults, and older adults who are under fit, over fat, and at risk for numerous health issues and medical interventions has increased significantly. Perhaps the most effective approach for resolving this pervasive problem is the research based Exercise Is Medicine application. Educating and motivating men and women of all ages to become more physically active has been shown to improve numerous health-related conditions and reduce the risk of serious medical conditions including, sarcopenia, osteopenia, obesity, elevated blood sugar, elevated blood cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, psychological stress, and similar problems associated with low fitness levels.
The primary purpose of the Quincy College Exercise Sciences Associates Degree Program is to provide academic and practical preparation for students to either continue their education in a Bachelors Degree Program or to pass a national personal trainer examination and enter the fitness profession in a variety of venues. These include employment opportunities at YMCAs, fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, retirement communities, nursing homes, and athletic conditioning facilities as well as independent personal trainers.
The Quincy College Exercise Science Certificate Program is designed for students who want to work as exercise instructors in fitness centers or as independent personal trainers. Completion of this program prepares students to pass professional certification exams, such as those offered by the American Council on Exercise. The course of study combines elements from the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biology, psychology, nutrition, health and kinesiology.
View the curriculum for this academic program in the latest college catalog here.
Professional licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state. This program of study may lead to professional licensure or certification in states outside of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Licensure and certification in one state do not guarantee automatic licensure in another state. Students who are interested in enrolling into this program of study, and reside outside of Massachusetts, should check their state educational requirements for licensure or certification. For more information, please visit our SARA Professional Licensure Disclosure page
Certificates
The Quincy College Exercise Science certificate program is designed for students who want to work as exercise instructors in fitness centers or as independent personal trainers. Completion of this program prepares students to pass professional certification exams, such as those offered by the American Council on Exercise. The course of study combines elements from the disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biology, psychology, nutrition, health and kinesiology.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, the student will:
- Develop a philosophy wellness/fitness that enhances quality of life for themselves and their clients
- Design safe and effective fitness program for youth, adults, and seniors
- Educate and motivate clients to properly perform exercise that enhanced muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, joint flexibility, and body composition
- Be prepared to take a national recognized professional exercise science exam to qualify as a certified personal trainer
Degrees
The primary purpose of the Quincy College Exercise Sciences Associates Degree Program is to provide academic and practical preparation for students to either continue their education in a Bachelors Degree Program or to pass a national personal trainer examination and enter the fitness profession in a variety of venues. These include employment opportunities at YMCAs, fitness centers, corporate fitness facilities, retirement communities, nursing homes, and athletic conditioning facilities as well as independent personal trainers.
Program Outcomes
At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:
- Name basic medical terms as they relate to the clients’ past medical history
- Summarize the basic anatomy and physiology of the human body
- Demonstrate the ability to write professionally
- Demonstrate the ability to verbally communicate the principles and benefits of exercise and physical fitness effectively
- Discuss the role and functions of personal trainer/exercise professionals
- Discuss the ethical issues related to the field of personal training/physical fitness
- Compare the traditional biomedical model of healthcare with a preventative/wellness model
- Analyze fitness regimens
- Design personalize training protocols for all ages (youth to adult): fitness level (novice to advanced); and levels of health
- Implement personalized training protocols for all ages (youth to adult), fitness level (novice to advanced); and levels of health
Plymouth
Quincy
Exercise Science & Personal Training Courses
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Code
Course
Credits
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- BIO 131
Anatomy & Physiology I
- 4
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- EXS 101
Health Appraisal & Fitness Assessment
- 3
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- EXS 102
Muscular and Cardiovascular Fitness
- 3
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- EXS 115
Injury Prevention, Flexibility and Functional Training
- 3
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- EXS 116
Strength Training and Endurance Exercise
- 3
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- EXS 119
Bioenergetics and Biomechanics
- 3
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- EXS 150
Nutrition for Fitness
- 3
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- EXS 201
Youth and Senior Fitness
- 3
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- EXS 202
Exercise Program Design
- 3
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- EXS 204
Advanced Training Programs
- 3
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- EXS 206
Fitness Facility Management
- 3
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