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Kerry Mayer
Sr. VP, Strategic Initiatives
North/Far North
College of the Redwoods
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Program Details
Associate of Science, Personal Wellness
New Program
Fitness Trainer (083520)
08/17/24
The Personal Wellness degree program provides individuals for careers in personal training, wellness, group fitness, or other related fitness professions or transfer to a bachelor's program in kinesiology, recreation administration, or other related majors. Courses involve active participation and lecture in exercise program development, nutritional analysis, fitness assessment, injury prevention, and overall well-being.
10-12 students annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- A.S. Degree (S)
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in the field of personal wellness including personal training, exercise programming, fitness and/or wellness coordinator. The sequence of courses in the certificate have been identified by industry representatives as providing students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for these positions. The program is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience in general aspects of personal wellness. The A.S. degree in Personal Wellness also provides a transfer pathway for students interested in baccalaureate programs in kinesiology, personal wellness, recreation administration, and other related fields.
Course Units and Hours
n/a
24-27
60
Course Report
This degree will require a total of 24-27 major requirements (20 core units and 4-7 elective units) along with the fulfillment of general education requirements.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required CORE (20 units) | |||
| KINS 65 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| KINS 63 | Personal Training Principles | 3 | Y2, S1 |
| HE 7 | Emergency Response: First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| COMM 7 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | Y1, S1 |
| KINS 64 | Concepts of Strength Training | 3 | Y2, S2 |
| KINS 66 | Concepts of Physical Fitness & Exercise | 3 | Y1, S2 |
| At least 2 units from the following: | |||
| PE 10 | Running and Walking | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 12 | Weight Training | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 13 | Boot Camp Fitness | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 14 | Defensive Tactics | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 15 | Empowerment Self Defense | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 17 | Aerobic Kickboxing | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 18 | Pilates Mat | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 19 | Yoga | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 27 | Power Weightlifting | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| PE 32 | Circuit Training | 1 | Y1/Y2, S1/S2 |
| Electives (4-7 units) | |||
| BIO 1 | General Biology | 4 | Y2, S1 |
| BUS 35 | Marketing & Social Media | 4 | Y2, S1/S2 |
| BUS 69 | Starting & Growing a Business | 4 | Y2, S1/S2 |
| HO 15 | Nutrition | 3 | Y1/S2 |
| KINS 42 | Cooperative Education Work Experience in Personal Training | 1-3 | Y2, S1/S2 |
| KINS 68 | Care & Prevention of Sport Injury | 3 | Y1, S1/S2 |
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03/03/23 - 12:41 PM
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