Fitness Trainer Certificate of Achievement

This certification for fitness training provides students with the preparation necessary to move into the professional area of the health and fitness industry.  Students will explore the professional aspects of assessment, program design, facility maintenance, sports psychology, principles of conditioning program development, and CPR/First Aid. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the health and fitness industry.

To achieve this certificate of achievement:  Upon completion of the following courses with at least a "C" or "P" grade in each course, the student will be awarded a certificate of achievement.

Program Learning Outcomes: 

1. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to design a fitness facility to maximize space while maintaining safety and efficiency.

2. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to create science-based programs for injury prevention, performance enhancement, and general wellness.

3. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to develop performance-based exercise routines to meet the needs of specific populations.

4. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to analyze exercise performance data.

5. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be able to assess the fitness levels of individuals and prescribe appropriate programming.

We anticipate 15 students to enroll in this program annually, with approximately 10 completions per year. 

This certification for fitness training provides students with the preparation necessary to move into the professional area of the health and fitness industry.  Students will explore the professional aspects of assessment, program design, facility maintenance, sports psychology, principles of conditioning program development, and CPR/First Aid. The program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the health and fitness industry.

Fitness Trainer Certificate of Achievement (18 units total)

Core Courses: (10 units)
KINS B1A Introduction to Kinesiology- 3 units
KINS B2A First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- 3 units
KINS B4A Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning- 3 units
KINS B48WE Work Experience Education/Internship- 1 unit
List A (6 units):
KINS B4B Advanced Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning- 3 units
KINS B31 Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management- 3 units
KINS B41 Nutrition for Sports and Human Performance- 3 units
List B (2 units):
KINS B21WT Beginning Weight Training-1 unit
KINS B21OL Beginning Olympic Lifting- 1 unit
KINS B13WT Intercollegiate Weight Training- 1 unit

Recommended Sequence: (18 units total):
Term 1 (7 units)
KINS B1A Introduction to Kinesiology- 3 units
KINS B2A First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation- 3 units
KINS B21WT Beginning Weight Training- 1 unit
Term 2 (4 units)
KINS B4A Principles of Physical Fitness and Conditioning- 3 units
KINS B21OL Beginning Olympic Lifting- 1 unit
Term 3 (7 units)
KINS B48WE Work Experience Education/Internship- 1 unit
KINS B31 Introduction to Sport and Recreation Management- 3 units
KINS B41 Nutrition for Sports and Human Performance- 3 units