Fitness Specialist
Certificate of Achievement
The Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement is a comprehensive certification
that prepares students in the field of personal training, group fitness, exercise
leadership and a variety of career opportunities in fitness. The diverse curriculum
taught in the certificate includes courses that specialize in principles of anatomy,
physiology of movement, energy pathways, cardiorespiratory system, biomechanics, motor
learning, fitness assessment, nutrition and weight management. The courses also prepare
students with exercise leadership principles for various methods of communication
and learning styles along with how to develop class engagement and motivation. The
courses prepare the students for industry driven standards and future exam certifications
in personal training with the National Academy of Sports Medicine and an exam certification
in Group Fitness with Athletics and Fitness Association of America. These certifications
are accepted nationally in the world of fitness and exercise leadership.
Semester 1
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| KINE 001 |
First Aid and Safety |
3 |
| KINE 007 |
Techniques of Exercise Leadership |
3 |
| KINE 008 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
| KINE |
Fitness Courses - See List |
1 |
Semester 2
| Course Code |
Title |
Units |
| HS 013 |
General Nutrition |
3 |
| KINE 009 |
Essentials for Group Fitness Professionals |
3 |
| KINE 095 |
Exercise Science |
2 |
| KINE 095A |
Kinesiology Work Experience |
1 |
| KINE |
Fitness Courses - See List |
1 |
Fitness Courses List
