Certification Prep Courses

KIN 199 Personal Training Methodology course to become an ACE Personal Trainer. This course will prepare you for the personal training certification exam through the American Council on exercise (ACE). You will learn evidence-based exercise science fundamentals, principles of behavior change and client-centered methodologies to equip you to work in the area of Personal Training. For more info contact Jessica Rodriguez jrodriguez@usk.edu.

PSY 199 Registered Behavior Tech course to become a Registered Behavior Technician. This course prepares you for the RBT Certification exam through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). Students will be connected to agencies working with individuals on the autism spectrum to prepare for employment once the RBT exam is successfully completed. For more info contact Dr. Kathie Sweeten ksweeten@usk.edu.

KIN 198 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) course to become a NSCA CSCS. This course will prepare you for the strength and conditioning certification exam through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. You will learn to conduct sport-specific tests, and design and implement safe and effective training programs for athletes at all levels. Additionally, you will be able to apply scientific knowledge in the area of nutrition and injury prevention to improve athletic performance. For more info contact Jessica Rodriguez jrodriguez@usk.edu.