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EXERCISE SCIENCE/ PERSONAL TRAINING A.S. DEGREE PROGRAM

Exercise Science/Personal Training

MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the A.S. Degree Program in Exercise Science/Personal Training is to provide students with opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills, abilities and values that are essential for competency and success as a professional in the personal training field and for upper division baccalaureate study in exercise science.

GOALS
The goals of A.S. Degree Program in Exercise Science/Personal Training are to provide students with:

  • A rigorous academic preparation that consists of extensive classroom and laboratory study augmented by 100 hours of field work in a personal training setting;
  • Exposure to professional organizations and awareness of professional ethics and professional standards for competency;
  • Opportunities to practice the skills learned in the classroom through peer activities such as the Personal Training Club;
  • Refinement of communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and technological skills) essential for working in professional personal training settings;
  • Acquisition of knowledge and practical experience in first aid, safety, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and awareness of safety issues in conducting personal training activities with various exercising populations;
  • Preparation to take and pass the American College of Sports Medicine’s Certified Health/Fitness Specialist examination;
  • Competencies that qualify them to work in state-of-the-art health clubs, corporate fitness centers, health and wellness organizations, rehabilitation facilities or as entrepreneurs operating their own personal training businesses;
  • An appreciation of the physical, emotional and psychological benefits of a wellness lifestyle.

Contact
Prof. Chris Fey
Director
Phone:(718) 368-5752
Chris.Fey@kbcc.cuny.edu

studentsstudentsGary Katz & Alicia Henry: Gary taking Alicia’s resting blood pressure.Ryan Fairall and Gianluca Parise: Ryan and Gianluca using the blood pressure teaching scope to hear Gianluca’s resting blood pressure.Frank Delfino and Ryan Fairall: Ryan performing a pull up with Frank spotting.Gary Katz, Ryan Fairall, Gianluca Parise, Alicia Henry, Jessica Ingber, Frank Delfino, Prof. Chris Fey and “Bonnie” the skeleton: Prof. Fey using disarticulated models to explain joint actions.Alicia Henry, Prof. Chris Fey, Ryan Fairall, Gary Katz, Frank Frank Delfino, Deborah O’Connell, Ryan Fairall, Gary Katz, Alicia Henry, Gianluca Parise and Jessica Ingber: Students work with disarticulated modelsFrank Delfino, Deborah O’Connell, Ryan Fairall, Gary Katz, Alicia Henry, Gianluca Parise and Jessica Ingber: Students work with disarticulated modelsJessica Ingber, Gianluca Parise, Gary Katz, Deborah O’Connell, Frank Delfino, Alicia Henry, Ryan Fairall and “Bonnie the skeleton”: Students study both the type and structure of bones.Alicia Henry, Prof. Chris Fey, Ryan Fairall, Gary Katz, Frank

 

 
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