HWM 147Personal Training I

Elgin Community College · 2.5 credits

Catalog

Prerequisite: Grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in HWM 132 ^ This course is the first in a series of courses designed to prepare individuals for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Personal Trainer certification. The first course covers content in the following areas: field and profession of personal training; educational approach to personal training; scientific foundations of exercise testing and prescription; lifestyle factors associated with health and disease; and human behavioral principles applied to physical activity. (1.2) Proficiency Credit Available (2 Z) Pass/No Credit Not Available

Recent sections

Fall 2026 · 1 section

Aug 24 – Oct 21

Section	Days & time	Location	Instructor
100Class #195689	Mo We · 2:00 – 4:30 PM	Bldg A 118	Laura K. McGovern