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WELLNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINER Notes:
Certificate • Students may take classes within the program at any time with the exception of PED
223.
The 18 credit hour Wellness Certificate and 29 credit hour Wellness and Personal Trainer • BIO 201 is a Prerequisite for BIO 202.
Certificate are designed to give the student a basic foundation of course work needed • BIO 202 is a Prerequisite for PED 223.
to immediately work in a health club, fitness center, hospital, or gym. The programs are • Students must see and advisor to be admitted into PED 223.
targeted towards individuals wishing to pursue a 4-year degree in exercise science, health
promotions, health and physical education, athletic training, sports management, or a WELLNESS
similar field. The Wellness Certificate (18 hrs) is also a great foundation for individuals Short Certificate
wishing to pursue a career in health science and other similar fields. 18 Hours Required

Fitness and wellness trainers lead, instruct, and motivate individuals or groups in exercise Must take each of the following five (5) courses. (15 hours)
activities, including cardiovascular exercise (exercises for the heart and blood system), HEC 140 Nutrition* (PED 224) 3
strength training, and stretching. Trainers work with people of all ages and skill levels. PED 100 Fundamentals of Fitness* 3
Employment of fitness trainers and instructors is expected to grow by 24% from 2010 to HED 221 Personal Health* 3
2020, which is faster than average for all occupations. HED 222 Community Health* 3
HED 231 First Aid * 3

WPTC Requirements: Choose any course(s) for hours 16-18.
In addition to the general admission requirements of the College, the student must also PED 200 Foundations of Physical Education 3
abide by the following to be able to receive the Wellness Certificate and Wellness and HED 226 Wellness* 3
Personal Trainer Certificate: HED 232 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 3
1. See either the course advisor or Health and Wellness Coordinator to inform them HPS 105 Medical Terminology* 3
that you are pursuing the Wellness and Personal Trainer certificate. BUS 100 Introduction to Business* 3
2. Have unconditional admission to the College on clear academic status.. PTA 100 Introduction to Physical Therapy 2
3. Be 18 years of age upon completion of certificate. HPS 110 Introduction to Healthcare* 2
4. Have 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) at Southern Union.
5. Send transcripts from all postsecondary institutions attended (minimum PED Electives (1 or 3 hours)
2.0 cumulative GPA is required). PED 103 Beginner Weight Training 1
6. Meet and comply with standards and policies in the current College PED 104 Intermediate Weight Training 1
Catalog and Student Handbook. PED 105 Personal Fitness 1
7. See advisor to be admitted into PED 223. PED 107 Beginner Aerobics (Zumba) 1
PED 108 Advanced Aerobics (Zumba) 1
There is no application process for admission into the Wellness Certificate Program and PED 109 Jogging 1 Division Academic
the Wellness and Personal Trainer Certificate Program. All students interested in these PED 118 Beginner General Conditioning (Crossfit) 1
programs need to see either an advisor or the Health and Wellness Coordinator prior to PED 119 Intermediate General Conditioning (Crossfit) 1
pursuing the certificate.
WELLNESS AND PERSONAL TRAINER
Program Highlights Short Certificate
1. Students have an opportunity to earn two different certificates. Students may 29 Hours Required
earn the Wellness Certicate (18 hours) and the Wellness and Personal Trainer
Certificate (29 hours). BIO 201 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
2. Many courses are taught face-to-face and online. (*Indicates online courses.) BIO 202 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
3. Courses are all within the Associate in Science degree plan (Area V). PED 223 Methods of Instruction 3

*Indicates online courses.