The Strength Coach Certification Microcredential will allow students to pursue a certification in the fitness field. Students would have a certification as a Strength Coach, allowing employment in the fitness field to be highly attainable.

Students who successfully complete this Microcredential will be able to:

• Effectively demonstrate a variety of exercises and teach safe and correct use of exercise equipment and other health related apparatus to individuals of all ages and fitness levels;

• Effectively design, implement, supervise and evaluate exercise prescriptions and exercise programs in accordance with individuals’ needs, goals, and assessment date results;

• Effectively educate, motivate, and/or communicate with individuals to influence healthy lifestyle behavior modifications which include the dimensions of wellness, occupational wellness, and stress management;

• Perform safe, ethical and legal practices in a variety of health and fitness related settings within the scope of practice.

Required Courses

Course No.	Descriptive Title	Credit Hours
PED 202	Fitness Training Practicum	3
BIO 122	Nutrition	3
ESW 205	Strength Coach Certification	3
TOTAL		9

 

Because a Microcredential is comprised of short course sequences, requirements for a Microcredential are to be completed at DCC. Any exception to this would require departmental approval in order to transfer in credits. 

No more than 50% of credits may be accepted in transfer.* 

A digital badge will be awarded to students who complete the required coursework and earn a 2.0 or higher in each course.  

If the Microcredential contains a certification exam, a successful score on that exam is also required for the award of the Microcredential.  

*Certain courses may be required to be taken at DCC; check your specific program for these exceptions.  

This microcredential can be stacked into:

Exercise Science & Wellness, A.S.