About
Montgomery County Community College’s Personal Training Certificate at the Blue Bell Campus in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, prepares students to assess physical fitness, design exercise plans, apply behavior-change theories, and educate clients about health and fitness. The certificate leads to the American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer exam; passing the exam results in certified personal trainer status. The program combines hands-on instruction with traditional classroom education and may be completed on a full- or part-time basis at the Blue Bell Campus. Admission-related coursework requires Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology with a grade of C or better; BIO 131 and BIO 132 may substitute for BIO 129.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer exam
Organization
Montgomery Community College - Blue Bell
Montgomery County Community College is a community college in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. Its occupational fields include business administration, surgical technology, nursing, medical assisting, medical billing and coding, phlebotomy, personal training, massage therapy, cybersecurity, and related healthcare and technology areas. The college offers more than 100 programs leading to associate degrees or certificates, including specialized workforce training certificates. Its academic offerings include both credit courses and non-credit courses, with dedicated options for workforce development. Montgomery County Community College also features a Municipal Police Academy and a Hospitality Institute among its program areas. The institution presents pathways that combine career preparation with broader associate-degree study, serving students interested in business, healthcare, technology, public service, and wellness fields.