PERSONAL TRAINER
CAREER TALK
INFORMATION BOOKLET
2016-2017
Greenville Technical College
Benson Campus
Update 7/6/16
PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA & PROCEDURES
The first step to entering the Personal Trainer Program is successfully completing the
admissions process. To qualify for admission, students must meet the following criteria:
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Submit a completed Greenville Technical College (GTC) application
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Attend a Career Talk (call 250-8000 for schedule)
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Submit documentation of a high school diploma or GED
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Take the GTC placement test and attain the following minimum scores
o Certificate: Reading 100 = Compass: 67-81, Asset -37-41; Math 032 = Compass:
35-49/Asset 33-44
o Associate: Placement into ENG 101 = Compass: RDG 82 , Writing 70 – 99, Math
50 – 99; Asset: RDG 42, Writing 41-54 & Math 39 - 55
OR
Submit test results from the SAT (480 or above on verbal) or ACT (19 or above)
OR
Submit documentation of at least 12 semester hours (18 quarter hours) of successful
college transferable work in academic courses (requires official college transcript)
Students will be admitted into the personal trainer certificate program on a first qualified, first
admitted basis.
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• Complete Steps 1-6 (see above): www.gvltec.edu/apply/
• Call 250-3036 to schedule an appointment with the PT program advisor,
Dia Robinson
• After you complete steps 1 through 6 (application through new student
orientation) and have attended a Career Talk, you are ready to register for
classes and proceed through steps 7 and 8
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ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Students are responsible for reviewing all current information in the GTC college
catalog, website and Career Talk booklet
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The Personal Trainer certificate program consists of 24 credit hours, which must be taken in
two consecutive semesters of 12 credit hours each.
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The program is a day program only with no evening or weekend class options.
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Classes are held on Mondays and Wednesdays for the first semester and Tuesdays and
Thursdays for the second semester.
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Each semester consists of three courses on the Benson campus and one course online.
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Students can begin in any semester: August, January or May.
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Students also have the option of earning a 62-credit hour General Technologies Associate
Degree with a specialization in Personal Training (includes the Personal Training certificate).
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All courses must be taken in proper sequence and all pre-requisites must be met.
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All classes must be passed with a “C” or better to receive credit and progress in the program.
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Tuition can change prior to a given semester; tuition for in-county students is approximately
$4800 for the entire program and does not include books.
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GTC Benson campus offers a full service Student Services department for assistance.
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Financial Aid is available for qualified students – please see Student Services for details.
** Please note there are differences in the aid available for each program**
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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All students must meet Technical Performance Standards for Admission and
Progression found in this booklet.
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Program pre-admissions requirements include Personal Trainer Career Talk at the Benson
campus (documentation required).
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All students must attend a “Program Acceptance Meeting” before the semester starts to be able
to attend the first day of class.
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Drug testing and background checks (completed in house) are a required part of the
program.
** Items may change - consult the website and catalog for the most up-to-date information**
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TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
FOR ADMISSIONS AND PROGRESSION
Purpose: To provide the applicant/student with a clear understanding of the physical demands required of the program
based on the tasks performed by the graduate. Demonstration and/or documentation may be required.
ISSUE
Cognitive
Communication
Critical Thinking/
Problem Solving
Interpersonal
Motor Skills
Professionalism
Tactile/Hearing
Visual
STANDARD
EXAMPLES OF NECESSARY ACTIVITIES
PERFORMANCE
ABILITY
(circle answer)
Demonstrate the faculty for
processing information, applying
knowledge, and changing
preferences.
Must be able to utilize knowledge base in conjunction with available
information to rapidly make decisions in academic, clinical and
business settings (i.e. adapt to changing classroom, laboratory and
clinical situations to include client health status, fitness level and
desires).
YES
NO*
Communication ability sufficient for
interaction with others in verbal and
written form.
Explain personal training procedures and techniques to
students/clients and other fitness professionals. Demonstrate active
listening skills; keep complete up-to-date records; write concisely
using correct spelling and grammar.
YES
NO*
Ability to collect, interpret and
integrate information for decision
making.
Recognize cause/effect relationships in fitness training/education and
modify client/student programs appropriately; identify client/student
training problems and develop work-arounds that will satisfy
client’s/student’s needs/goals; respond quickly and appropriately in
emergency situations.
YES
NO*
Interpersonal abilities sufficient to
interact with individuals from a variety
of social, cultural, and intellectual
backgrounds.
Establish and maintain supportive relationships with all Personal
Trainer students, faculty, clients and other professionals. Vary
approach to fit the situation and individual as necessary.
YES
NO*
Sufficient strength, flexibility,
endurance and agility to perform job
related tasks accurately, safely and
efficiently.
Strength reserves to accommodate teaching/performing several
weight lifting sessions per day; endurance, flexibility and agility to
train/participate in several aerobic/athletic classes/events per day;
recognize and react to potentially dangerous situations with the
appropriate response.
YES
NO*
Demonstrate professional behaviors
and a strong work ethic.
Behave honestly, morally and ethically in all academic and
professional settings. Be punctual for class, lab, clinics and training
sessions. Show respect for students, clients and other professionals.
Maintain a professional appearance and the highest standards of
personal hygiene. Assure confidentiality.
YES
NO*
Perform palpation to determine resting/exercise pulse rate and correct
muscle/muscle group engagement for a wide range of exercises;
assess resting and exercise blood pressure; hear student/client
inquires in poor acoustical settings (fitness facilities
& fitness labs).
YES
NO*
Observe student/client responses to exercise; use visual cues to
determine fatigue status and recognize form/technique errors; read
sphygmomanometer blood pressure results and skin fold calipers.
YES
NO*
Abilities sufficient for assessment of
health status
Acuity sufficient for critical
observation and assessment.
I, the undersigned, do hereby testify that I have read and understand the Technical Performance Standards
for admission to the Health and Wellness Division and that the above statements, as indicated, are true.
Applicant’s Signature
Date
Telephone Number
Print Name
*Indicates awareness of applicant to make an appointment with Student Disabilities Services by calling (864) 250-8408
between the hours of 8:00 and 5:30 (Mon-Thurs) to determine reasonable accommodations. Demonstration may be
required.
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PERSONAL TRAINER FACULTY AND STAFF
The Greenville Technical College Personal Trainer Program faculty members are chosen for their
qualifications in different fields of the health and fitness industry. Personal Trainer instructors and lab
assistants are required to hold nationally recognized certifications in personal training. We provide a
low student-to-instructor ratio in our labs to provide individual attention to our students.
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Academic Program Director/
Full-Time Faculty
Erin Fergus
(864) 250-3042
[email protected]
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Adjunct Faculty
Melissa Adrian
[email protected]
Candida Moore
[email protected]
Ryan Burdge
[email protected]
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Administrative Assistant
Patrick Harris
(864) 250-3069
[email protected]
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Campus Counselor
Julie Gianelloni
(864) 250-3004
[email protected]
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Program Advisor
Dia Robinson
(864) 250-3036
[email protected]
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Disability Service Counselor
Sharon Bellwood
250-8202 or 250-8408
[email protected]
Location: Barton Campus
All students who have a disability and need accommodations should visit, call or email Student
Disability Services at the beginning of each semester. Students are strongly encouraged to obtain
their accommodation forms within the first 2 weeks of class to ensure appropriate services. The
Disability Service Counselor is available to meet with students on satellite campuses by
appointment. Refer to the College Catalog/Student Handbook for additional information.
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PERSONAL TRAINER PROPOSED SCHEDULE
FOR CERTIFICATE TRACK
2 semester track
1st semester:
Class:
Name:
SFT 104
A & P for Fitness Professionals
SFT 109
Lifetime of Fitness & Wellness
SFT 105
Fit Assess & Program Design
SFT 125
Personal Training Techniques
2nd semester:
Class:
Name:
SFT 110
Weight Training: Theory & Application
SFT 101
Exercise Physiology
SFT 107
Nutrition for Fitness & Training
SFT 202
Clinic
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Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
Contact Hours
4
5
3
3
15
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
Contact Hours
5
3
3
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GENERAL TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCES
FOR PERSONAL TRAINER STUDENTS
Students work with the Personal Trainer Academic Program Director or with the program
advisor to develop a specific contract for the courses they will take under this degree.
Students interested in the Associate Degree track must receive a signed “road map” showing
all intended coursework from the Personal Trainer Academic Program Director before classes
begin so the student’s academic status and financial aid will be correctly stored in the
student’s record.
Overview of Required Courses
Degree: AAS.GTE
Total required credit hrs: 62
See GTC catalog for overview and explanation of the General Technology Associate degree.
Recommendation of required courses
Equivalent General Ed and relevant Secondary Technical Specialty courses may be substituted
with approval by Personal Trainer Academic Program Director or program advisor and program
director of the related department. Please see AAS.GTE road map for list of recommended
Secondary Technical Specialty options.
General Education (18 credit hours)
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ENG 101 Eng Comp (3 cr)
SPC 205 Public Speaking (3 cr)
MTH 155 (3 cr)
Humanities Course (3 cr)
PSY 201 General Psych (3 cr)
CPT 170 Microsoft Applications (3 cr)
M ajor Courses (32 credit hours)
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Primary Technical Specialty –32 credit hours
Complete Personal Trainer Certificate (substitute BIO 210 & 211 for SFT 104)
Secondary Technical Specialty
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12 credit hours in Management/Marketing courses (MGT/MKT)
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APPENDIX
FORMS & POLICIES
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DIVISIONAL CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK POLICY
Revision Date: January 2013
PURPOSE:
This policy is designed to protect the Greenville Technical College (GTC) community of health care
consumers from services provided by students who have documented illegal and unethical behaviors.
These requirements also allow the Health and Wellness (H/W) Division programs to be in compliance
with the clinical affiliation agreements.
POLICY:
Students enrolled in programs within the H/W Division are required to have crime free background for
seven years prior to entering any H/W program of study. Also student backgrounds should not contain
any acts of violence.
PROCEDURE:
1. A multi-state record check will be conducted for all students for at least seven years prior to
admission. The criminal background check will occur during the following courses:
PCT Students - NUR 151
ADN Students - NUR 139
Nursing Transition Students - NUR 201
Surgical Technician Students - SUR 101
Pharmacy Technician Students - PHM 101
Medical Laboratory Technician Students - MLT 101
Occupational Therapy Assistant Students - OTA 103
Emergency Medical Technology Students - EMS 105 or 150
Dental Hygiene/Assisting Students - DHG 161, DAT 154
Physical Therapist Assistant Students - PTH 102
Health Information Management - HIM 110
Respiratory Therapy Students - RES 101
Massage Therapy Students - MTH 120
Animal Studies - VET 104, 111, 133
Personal Trainer Students – SFT 109
Medical Imaging Science Students - RAD 130, DMS 164, MRI 152, (MAM) RAD 295, (CT) RAD
140
2. A criminal background check fee will be charged for the above courses and collected with
tuition and fees by the Business Office. In the event a student transfers into a program, the fee
will be charged prior to starting the first course. The student will be required to make payment
in full at the Business office prior to entering his/her first course of study.
3. Students are required to disclose any prior criminal record by accurately answering the
following question on the authorization for criminal background check release form:
HAVE YOU EVER BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME OTHER THAN MINOR TRAFFIC VIOLATION?
YES NO
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Please note that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and Driving Under Suspension (DUS) are
NOT considered minor traffic violations. Failure to disclose may result in withdrawal from the
program of study.
4. Students are required to disclose if they have lived in one state less than 12 months
consecutively or worked outside the state South Carolina in the past 12 months. Each state that
a student has lived or worked in the past 12 months will be included in the criminal search. An
FBI fingerprint may be required on students who cannot verify residency in a single state for 12
consecutive months. Failure to report may result in withdrawal from the program of study.
5. Student Information forms will be collected by Division faculty and forwarded to the agency
designated to perform the criminal background check.
6. Convictions of, pleas of guilty, pleas of nolo contendere (no contest), or any pending criminal
charges during the past seven years will prevent the student from meeting the requirements.
However, crimes involving violence against a person including but not limited to: murder,
manslaughter, use of deadly force, assault and battery (other than simple), sex crimes, abuse
of children or the elderly, abduction, or robbery and/or any crimes involving cruelty against
animals including but not limited to: neglect, mistreatment, abandonment, fighting or baiting,
stealing animals, or malicious injury at any time will prohibit a student from a Health and
Wellness program of study.
7. The Assistant Dean of the Health and Wellness Division will inform any disqualified student and
the student will not be allowed to continue in any Division program.
8. Students who are not disqualified should not assume that their criminal background check
shows no criminal activity. The student should report any convictions to the appropriate
licensing or registry boards at least three months prior to the examination date.
9. Each student must report within 3 business days to the Department Head and the Assistant
Dean of Health and Wellness any arrests and/or criminal charges or convictions filed
subsequent to the completion of the criminal background check. Failure to report will make the
student subject to administrative withdrawal from the program.
10. Any student who changes programs or stays out of a Health and Wellness Division program for
12 months will be required to submit a new criminal background check upon re-entry to the
Division.
11. All background results on Greenville Technical College students will be made available to Clinical
agencies upon request. Some agencies require submission of the criminal background reports
prior to the student’s start of clinical rotation.
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DIVISIONAL STUDENT DRUG TESTING POLICY
Revision Date: July 2014
PURPOSE:
This policy is designed to protect the Greenville Technical College (GTC) community of health care
consumers from services provided by students who engage in the inappropriate use of drugs. These
requirements also allow the Health and Wellness Division programs to be in compliance with the clinical
affiliation agreements.
POLICY:
Initial Drug Screening
Greenville Technical College Health and Wellness Division students are strictly prohibited from being
under the influence of alcohol or any drug/medication which alters behavior or appearance of capability
while engaged in any portion of their formal educational experience. To insure compliance each
student will be required to submit to drug screening at any time during the clinical programs. A variety
of specimen collection methods may be utilized some of which may include but are not limited to:
blood, urine, hair, saliva and breath.
Procedure for Testing
• An agency specializing in drug testing will be employed to conduct the drug testing. The agency
will be determined by the College.
• Drug testing dates will not be announced.
• Students are required to disclose all medications they take including prescription and over the
counter medications.
• Students are required to provide the requested specimen for the tester.
• Any student that leaves during the drug testing without providing an adequate specimen is
considered to have a positive result and will be removed from the program.
• Any specimen that is tampered with or does not register body temperature is considered to be a
positive specimen and the student will be removed from the program.
• Any specimen that tests positive for a substance for which the student does not have a
prescription will be sealed and taped in front of student. Chain of custody forms will be
completed and signed by student.
• The fee for drug testing is included in tuition as a course lab fee.
• Any student out of the program for greater than 6 months or any transfer student will be drug
tested prior to entering clinical program of study.
Procedure for Initial Drug Screening for Distant Expansion Campus Programs
For students enrolled at expansion campuses out of Greenville County, drug screening will be done at a
Labcorp facility near the expansion campus. Department Heads at these campuses will hand out drug
screening packets and have the students sign and turn in the Drug Disclosure and Consent Form.
The Drug Disclosure and Consent form will be forwarded by the Department Head to the Assistant
Dean of Health and Wellness for review. The students are expected to go on their own to the
designated Labcorp facility within 24 hours of receiving the drug screening packet. There they will
provide a picture ID, turn in the packet and provide the specimen. The results will be sent to the
Assistant Dean of Health and Wellness for review and results will be filed in the student health folders.
Procedure for Initial Drug Screening for Distant On-line Learning Programs
For students enrolled in distant education programs that do not live within a reasonable driving distant
of the Greenville campus, the student must complete the required drug testing within 72 hours of
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receiving the drug testing information packet in the mail. The student must inform the program
instructor prior to the start of the clinical program of their correct mailing address.
The Drug Disclosure and Consent Form must be completed and mailed to:
Assistant Dean of Health and Wellness, Lydia Dunaway
Greenville Technical College
PO Box 5616
Greenville, SC 29606
Upon completion of drug testing the student is to notify the Assistant Dean and the Program Director
via email that the testing is complete. Results will be sent to the school.
Positive Findings
It is unacceptable for students to have detectable levels of illegal drugs in their system, to be under the
influence of alcohol, to be impaired by prescription medications in the lab or clinical setting or to have
detectable levels of legal drugs which are not disclosed and/or for which no prescription can be
produced. If there is a positive finding, the specimen will be sent for confirmation. Upon confirmation
of a positive finding, or if the student refuses to submit to a requested drug screen, the student will
immediately be removed from his/her program of study. Confirmation is the final appeal.
Students who do not provide a specimen for testing will not be offered a second opportunity for testing
and will be removed from the program.
Random Drug Screening
Random drug screening may be required of student at any time throughout the program. Random drug
screenings may be done with or without reasonable suspicion. The expense of random drug screens
will be at the expense of the College.
Random Drug Screening with Reasonable Suspicion
Students are subject to drug testing at times in which student actions constitute reasonable suspicion.
Factors which may indicate reasonable suspicion for drug testing include but are not limited to:
• Contributing to a clinical or lab accident
• Possession of drug paraphernalia
• Unexplained abnormal or erratic behavior
• Arrest or conviction for drug related offenses
• Observance of drug or alcohol use
• Odor of alcohol beverages
• Other behavior that gives reasonable suspicion
Students who display reasonable suspicion will immediately be removed from education experience and
required to submit to an immediate drug screening. Students will be given a timeframe by which they
must arrive at the testing center. If a student is late arriving, the test will not be performed and the
student will be considered positive. The instructor will communicate immediately with the Dean,
Assistant Dean and/or Program Director in facilitating the screening process.
Reapplication after Removal from Program of Study
Students removed from any program of study for drug related issues are not eligible to recycle and
may not reapply to any Health and Wellness program for 12 months and must provide documentation
of substance abuse rehabilitation that has been preapproved by the Assistant Dean of Health and
Wellness.
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