NOVA Advising Sheet 2023-2024

Personal Training, C.S.C.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024
Code: 221-460-01

One Year Credits
5 BIO 141 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4
4 BUS, FIN, or MKT Elective 3
2 CST 110 Introduction to Human Communication 3
Choose One
DIT 121 Nutrition I OR 3
HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition 3
1 HLT 105 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 1
HLT 206 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
6 PED Elective 1
PED 111 Weight Training I 1
Choose One
3 PED 116 Lifetime Fitness and Wellness OR 2 - 3
HLT 110 Personal and Community Health 2 - 3
PED 168 Basic Personal Trainer Preparation 3
7 PED 220 Adult Health and Development 2 - 3
Total Credits for Personal Training, C.S.C. = 26-28

1 HLT 105 requirement may be met with proof of current certification in CPR through a recognized organization such as the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross.

2 May substitute CST 126, or CST 229.

3 HLT 110 is recommended for transfer to George Mason University

4 Approved Courses: BUS 100, BUS 116, BUS 165, BUS 201, FIN 107, MKT 215 

5 BIO 142 is recommended in addition to BIO 141 for transfer into a 4-year program and for students interested in a more thorough understanding of the systems of the human body

6 Approved PED Electives: PED 100, PED 103, PED 107, and PED 109 

7 PED 190 Coordinated Internship (2-3 cr.) may be substituted with approval of a Personal Training advisor.