Exercise Science Certificate
Award: Certificate
No. of credits required: 19
For more information: Contact Associate Professor Cindy Kelley at 443-412-2225 or ckelley@harford.edu, or Admissions at 443-412-2109.
Program Description
The Exercise Science Certificate curriculum provides foundational knowledge that will prepare a student for a career as either a personal trainer or a fitness specialist. The courses use a hands on approach, combined with multiple learning methods, to ensure a student is ready for these career paths.
Program Goals
- Explain the fundamental concepts of exercise science.
- Demonstrate entry-level knowledge and skills necessary for safe and appropriate health screenings and assessment.
- Design and implement effective exercise prescriptions for various populations.
- Demonstrate standards of professional practices.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to take a National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited certification exam.
Certificate Requirements
In order to earn a certificate from Harford Community College, students must demonstrate basic competencies in English, reading, and mathematics by completing: ENG 018 Integrated Reading and Writing, MATH 020 Pre-Algebra I, and/or a qualifying exam must be passed.
Required Courses
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EXSC 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
EXSC 202 | Fitness Instruction | 3 |
HLTH 106 | Nutrition for Personal Wellness (GI) | 3 |
PE 229 | Advanced Weight Training | 1 |
EXSC 201 | Fitness Assessment & Program Design | 3 |
HLTH 102 | EMC, First Aid, and Safety | 3 |
EXSC 283 | Exercise Science Internship | 3 |
Total Credits | 19 |
General Education Degree Requirements
Note: The following codes identify courses which satisfy the General Education Degree Requirements:
Behavioral/Social Science (GB)
English Composition (GE)
Arts/Humanities (GAH)
Interdisciplinary and Emerging Issues (GI)
Biological/Physical Laboratory Science (GL)
Mathematics (GM)
Biological/Physical Science (GS)