This course is designed to familiarize students with knowledge, understanding and values of health-related fitness and its influence on the quality of life emphasizing the development and implementation of fitness programs. This course is designed to provide professional development as well as theoretical proficiency required for qualified personal trainers. This course will also provide a hands-on approach as an integral component of preparation for careers that emphasize exercise prescription and training utilizing a practical skill approach. After completion of this program students will be prepared to sit for the ACSM-CPT exam and enter the job market with a valid credential denoting their qualified status. This course does not replace the physical activity course(s) requirement for the award of the Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of Applied Science degrees.