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The Exercise Science Program at Owens Community College has earned the distinction of being recognized as an ERP Personal Training Program by the NSCA. The NSCA Education Recognition Program (ERP) Personal Training Program recognizes and distinguishes both 2-year and 4-year degree granting academic institutions with standardized, approved personal training curricula that is designed to prepare students for the NSCA-CPT® and the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist® (CSCS®) certifications.
This certificate program is designed to prepare students to pass the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Personal Trainer exam. The National Strength and Conditioning Association is recognized as one of the top certifying organizations among health and fitness professionals. This program will prepare students to assess, motivate, educate and develop safe and effective exercise programs to meet the health and fitness needs of clients. CPR/AED/First aid training are also included in the course work. Credits earned in this 3 semester certificate may be applied toward the Exercise Science, AS program, if the student wishes to pursue a guided pathway for progression towards a transfer degree.
Admissions is ongoing however students must be registered by April 15 for the Summer start of the Personal Trainer Certificate.
Department of Therapeutic Services
Administration
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Toledo Campus
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Phone
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Email
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| Catherine Ford, Dean |
Health Technologies 121 B |
(567) 661-7398 |
catherine_ford@owens.edu |
| Barbara A Seguine, Chair, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program |
Health Technologies 525 |
(567) 661-7415 |
barbara_seguine@owens.edu |
| Jami L Williamson, Facilitator, Exercise Science Program |
Bicentennial Hall 170 |
(567) 661-2108 |
jami_williamson@owens.edu |
Job Opportunities for Certified Personal Trainers
Personal trainers typically work one-on-one with an individual. A personal trainer can be an independent contractor where they go to their clients’ homes, be employed by a corporate wellness facility, a for-profit fitness facility or a non-profit, such as a YMCA.
Salary
Personal trainers typically work one-on-one with an individual and are generally paid by the hour or exercise session. Wages/salaries are highly dependent on geographical location and experience. According to the Ohio Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean hourly wage is $14.28 with the mean annual salary being $29.710.
Directed Practice
Owens Community College offers an on and off-campus directed practice experience that provides 98 hours of professional and hands-on lab and community engagement opportunities to provide active learning to our students. For more information on the directed practice expectations, please contact the program facilitator.
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