Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist, Certificate of Achievement
The Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for careers in entry-level jobs in the fitness and health industry. This program provides applied knowledge and leadership skills necessary for students to become Personal Trainers and/or Group Fitness Instructors. In addition to acting as a primary hiring qualification for major fitness employers, the earning of this certificate may also serve as a means for current fitness professionals to earn wage increases and career advancement.
To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist, students must complete the Required Core Courses.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| BUS M30 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| KIN M16 | Personal Training Principles | 3 |
| KIN M17 | Teaching Group Fitness | 3 |
| KIN M18 | Foundations of Fitness | 3 |
| Electives | 12 | |
| Total Units for the Certificate | 18 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Electives - complete a minimum of 6 units | ||
| ANAT M01 | Human Anatomy 1 | 4 |
| BIOL M01 | Introduction to Biology 1 | 4 |
| HED M03 | Nutrition, Fitness, and Stress Management | 3 |
| HED M05 | First Aid, CPR, AED & Emergency Procedures | 3 |
| KIN M13 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| KIN M80 | Internship in Kinesiology | 1-4 |
| NTS M01 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | 3 |
| PHSO M01 | Human Physiology 1 | 4 |
| or PHSO M01H | Honors: Human Physiology | |
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- identify the necessary skills for being successful within the field of personal training.
- demonstrate program design and instruction within group fitness.
- test for two accredited personal training certifications.
- test for a certified group fitness instructor exam.