Associate of Science in Exercise/Personal Training
Trevecca Nazarene University
Key Information
Campus location
Nashville, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
2 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 19,995 / per semester
Application deadline
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Introduction
Trevecca’s Associate of Science in exercise/personal training equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to pass the certified personal trainer exam and to help clients manage their fitness and overall health. This two-year degree gives you a solid foundation upon which you can build your career or continue your education.
Program Benefits
- Graduate with the skills you need to build a successful career as a personal trainer.
- Learn from faculty who possess high degrees in their fields, who have relevant and valuable real-world experience, and who make an effort to know you personally.
- Enjoy our small class sizes and supportive campus community.
- Take advantage of incredible internships and jobs available in the exciting Nashville market.
What to Expect
As a student in Trevecca’s associate of science in exercise/personal training program, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills needed to help clients who are seeking to be more proactive and effective in managing their fitness and overall health. This two-year degree gives you solid liberal art and exercise science foundation upon which to build your career. It also prepares you to pass a certified personal trainer exam upon completion of the program.
Coursework spans topics like the fundamentals of strength training and aerobic conditioning, nutrition for fitness and performance, personal training as a business, sport psychology, healthcare management, and more. In addition to relevant and engaging coursework, you’ll take part in hands-on learning with practicum opportunities outside of the classroom. This field experience prepares you to work with clients and allows you to network with professionals in the field. Your associate degree in exercise/personal training will also allow you to transition seamlessly into the Bachelor of Science in exercise science if you choose.
Why Choose Trevecca?
Founded in 1901 and a leader in online education for more than two decades, Trevecca helps students discover and pursue an individual calling by providing innovative instruction; cultivating a supportive, Christ-centered community; and establishing relationships that open doors.
Recognized nationally and locally for academic quality, Trevecca has earned a reputation for providing the world with servant leaders, problem solvers, and difference makers. Trevecca’s holistic approach to education encompasses intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth.
As a Christian university, we offer programs that explore the ways faith intersects with your field of study. This means you can gain your degree in a supportive, Christian community with small classroom sizes and engaged faculty members who care about you and your goals and who will help you understand how biblical principles apply in exercise and health science vocations.
Curriculum
General Education — 23-24 hours
- BUS 2010 Financial Stewardship 2 or ECO 2000 Principles of Macroeconomics 3
- COM 1010 Speech Communication 3
- ENG 1020 English Composition I 3
- HIS 1400 World Civilizations: Ancient and Medieval World 3 or HIS 1450 World Civilizations: Early Modern and Modern World 3
- MAT 1040 Concepts of Mathematics 3 or MAT 1080 Problem-Solving: A Quantitative Reasoning Approach 3
- PSY 2010 General Psychology 3
- REL 2000 Introduction to Biblical Faith 3
- REL 3000 Christian Tradition 3
Major — 33 hours
- BUS 2300 Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3
- BUS 2350 Introduction to Healthcare Management 3
- EXS 2000 Basic Nutrition Across the Lifespan 2
- EXS 2010 Fundamentals of Strength Training 2
- EXS 2020 Fundamentals of Aerobic Conditioning 2
- EXS 2040 Personal Training 3
- EXS 2100 Nutrition for Fitness and Performance 3
- EXS 2240 Practicum I: Exercise Science 1
- EXS 3210 Personal Training as a Business 3
- EXS 4320 Personal Training Certification 2
- PSY 2175 Human Growth and Development 3
- PSY 4150 Abnormal Psychology 3
- SMC 3700/PSY 3700 Sport Psychology 3
Electives — 4 hours
Total Credit Hours: 60-61
Career Opportunities
With an Associate of Science in exercise/personal training, you’ll be well-equipped to pass your personal trainer exam. Your degree, when combined with your personal trainer certification, allows you to work in a variety of settings such as a gym, a community fitness center, a private studio or residence, a hotel, a hospital, or even a cruise ship. More specifically, your degree prepares you for roles such as:
- Personal trainer
- Health coach
- Wellness coach
- Healthcare facility/gym manager
- Fitness instructor
- Lifestyle coach
- Weight management coach
Admissions
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