Fitness Center

Personal Trainer Preparation Program Courses

Not all courses are available each semester. To find out what courses are available, see the latest class schedule.

PEX 174 - Fitness Principles and Practices

This course is designed for individuals pursuing a certificate in personal training and those with an interest in overall health and wellness. There will be an overview of the body systems and functions as related to physical activity. The course will cover components of health related fitness and principles of physical fitness. Other topics that will be discussed in relation to health and wellness are nutrition, weight management, stress management techniques and special populations.

PEX 183 - Weight Training

This course is designed for novice lifters who have limited knowledge of strength training principles and fundamentals. The object of this course is to increase knowledge about weight room safety, muscle groups, strength training routines, spotting techniques, nutrition, modes of resistance training and proper workout structure. A maximum of three credits from 100-199 may be taken during any one semester or summer session except for special programs listed in the class schedule. When beginning, intermediate or advanced classes are scheduled in an activity, the student should consult the department to determine in which level to enroll. A student may enroll in the same class four times for credit.

PEX 199 - Special Topics

This course is designed for individuals who have limited knowledge of fitness and strength training principles and fundamentals. The object of the course is to increase knowledge about proper fitness and strength training, while giving the student a variety of workout routines and ideas.

PT 100C - Intro to Personal Training

This course is designed for individuals who have an interest in becoming a personal trainer. The course will cover certification requirements, career opportunities and counseling for the TMCC Personal Trainer Certificate Program. Client/trainer communication will be the focus of this class. This course is only offered in the fall.

PT 120C - Techniques of Teaching Weight Training

This class is for personal trainer students only. This course is designed to give personal trainer students knowledge of weight training and how to teach proper lifting technique and safety. Students will learn how to present and demonstrate information. Students will also learn how to critique and provide corrective feedback to their client for improved performance. Students will be required to spend 15 hours in the fitness center as a part of this course.

PT 205C - Fitness Analysis and Application

This course is designed for individuals pursuing a certificate in personal training. The class will consist of learning what tests are used to measure a clients overall fitness. There will be hands on testing done on peers. From the test results we will look at the areas that need improvement and the best mode to use for this improvement. There will be in depth hands on training for cardiovascular fitness as well as muscular strength and muscular endurance. We will look at how to train clients with special needs and special population issues. This course is only offered in the spring.

PT 250C - Internship

Prerequisites: successful completion of all other PT program requirements. Become an effective personal trainer by practicing the skills you've learned over the course of this program. Under instructor supervision, you will train clients, teach weight and circuit training classes, and present wellness information. In addition, coordinate, plan, market and host a fitness event while building your hands-on skills. You will also meet weekly to review and prepare for the national exam.

BIOL 141 - Human Structure and Function I

A laboratory course which deals with the morphology and physiology of the human body. Topics include introductory cell chemistry, cell biology, and basic histology. The following body systems are covered: digestive, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and lymphatic. The course is designed specifically for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in radiological technology, dietetic technology, massage, emergency medical technology and paramedic programs and does not satisfy nursing, dental hygiene or advanced radiological training prerequisites. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Four credits, non-transferable to UNR, UNLV, and NSC. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

BIOL 142 - Human Structure and Function II

A laboratory course covering the morphology and physiology of the human body. The following organ systems are covered: nervous, integumentary, respiratory, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, and immune. The course is designed specifically for students enrolled in or planning to enroll in radiological technology, dietetic technology, massage, emergency medical technology and paramedic programs and does not satisfy nursing, dental hygiene or advanced radiological training prerequisites. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. Four credits, non-transferable to UNR, UNLV, and NSC. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

BIOL 223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

An intensive laboratory course dealing with the morphology and physiology of body systems. Basic histology is covered along with the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. Principles of chemistry are used throughout the semester. Required for most allied health programs. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. This course transfers for four credits to UNR, UNLV, and NSC.

BIOL 224 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

A continuation of BIOL 223 with increased emphasis on body chemistry. Body systems covered include circulatory, respiratory, digestive, reproductive, urinary, endocrine, lymphatic and immune. Required for most allied health programs. Three hours of lecture and three hours lab per week. May not be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 223. This course transfers for four credits to UNR, UNLV, and NSC.

EMS 101 - CPR and First Aid (or current CPR certification)

This course is a video-based instructional module in CPR and First Aid. It includes peer practice, manikin practice, and case discussions. This course may be conducted to train students in the academic setting or to provide emergency training in the workplace. This course may not transfer to a baccalaureate degree of art or science within the universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

MGT 103 - Small Business

Environment and management of the small business enterprise, problems in initiating the business, financial and administrative control, marketing programs and policies, management of business operations, legal and governmental relationships. Transfers as an elective to UNR. All MGT 103 students must take the English assessment test before enrolling. Students must bring their placement reports to the first class meeting. Attendance beyond the first class is subject to instructor approval.

MASG 215C - Business/Marketing Massage Professional

Ensure that your business succeeds by learning how to set up and market your service. You'll learn about bookkeeping systems, time management, customer services practices, client rescheduling techniques, target markets and business plan formation among others. This course is only offered in the spring.

MASG 205C - Kinesiology for Massage Therapists

Prerequisite: LMT or Biol 141B or Biol 223. Take part in this systematic, hands-on study of Applied Kinesiology. Once successfully completed, you'll have partially fulfilled the new Nevada licensure requirements for massage therapists. This class is also a requirement for the personal trainer certificate program.

NUTR 121 - Human Nutrition

An introductory nutrition course for the beginning student. The course content will center on the major nutrients and their roles in maintaining good health. Students will also learn to recognize well-balanced diets and acquire helpful shopping tips and preparation techniques for optimum utilization of food dollars. Class meets for four lab experiences. Satisfies UNR core science Group B requirements.

NUTR 223 - Principles of Nutrition

Prerequisite: BIOL 190 and 190L or BIOL 141B or permission of instructor. A course designed for the student in the field of allied health and for students majoring in Dietetic Technology. Emphasis on the functions of the major nutrients and their role in maintaining good health, beginning at the cellular level and extending to include interactional properties of nutrients and diets.

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