Fitness Coach

The fitness coach certificate program will allow students to gain the basic skills of working within a fitness facility while preparing them for various general capacities within a fitness facility that require less technical ability than more independent positions. Completion of the certificate requirements will prepare students with entry level knowledge regarding the modern state of health and fitness, define the varying scopes of practice in the fitness industry, and give prospective to differentiate evidence-based practices from fitness fads and myths. To earn a certificate of achievement, a student must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a grade of “C” or higher.

We project 5 - 10 students to earn this certificate annually.

This entry level certificate provides an opportunity to be more inclusive and equitable for all students in search of general employment within the fitness industry. The existing 24-unit certificate of achievement in personal training is too much for some students to commit to – they need something more condensed.This program enhancement was suggested by the program advisory committee to help meet their needs and the needs of students/potential employees. This certificate of achievement contains some of the core courses of the persona training certificate while requiring less units. This will provide knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employment in various general capacities within a fitness facility that require less technical ability than more independent positions. The intent is to capture more students who are exploring the industry with a less intimidating option.

This entry level certificate provides an opportunity to be more inclusive and equitable for all students in search of general employment within the fitness industry. The existing 24-unit certificate of achievement in personal training is too much for some students to commit to – they need something more condensed.This program enhancement was suggested by the program advisory committee to help meet their needs and the needs of students/potential employees. This certificate of achievement contains some of the core courses of the persona training certificate while requiring less units. This will provide knowledge and skills necessary for entry level employment in various general capacities within a fitness facility that require less technical ability than more independent positions. The intent is to capture more students who are exploring the industry with a less intimidating option. 

	Program Learning Outcomes
1	Define the varying roles and responsibilities within the fitness industry.
2	Create evidence-based fitness goals and programs for clients.
3	Describe the scope of practice for the various careers and their tasks within the fitness industry.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
Required courses:
KINES-100	Fitness and Wellness	1	Y1
KINES-240	Principles of Optimizing Human Performance	3	Y1
KINES-242	Exercise Techniques and Fitness Assessment	1	Y1
KINES-250	Professional Aspects of Personal Training	3	Y1
KINES-254	Practice Experience in Personal Training and Fitness Instruction I	4	Y1
plus 1 unit from:
KNACT-110A	Beginning Hatha Yoga	1	Y1
KNACT-110B	Intermediate Hatha Yoga	1	Y1
KNACT-110C	Advanced Hatha Yoga	1	Y1
KNACT-114A	Beginning Stretch and Yoga for Sports	1	Y1
KNACT-114B	Intermediate Stretch and Yoga for Sports	1	Y1
KNACT-122A	Beginning Body Sculpt	1	Y1
KNACT-124A	Beginning Hips, Thighs, and Abs	1	Y1
KNACT-124B	Intermediate Hips, Thighs, and Abs	1	Y1
KNACT-128A	Beginning Cardio Kickboxing	1	Y1
KNACT-128B	Intermediate Cardio Kickboxing	1	Y1
KNACT-140	Indoor Cycling	1	Y1
KNACT-144A	Beginning Super Circuit	1	Y1
KNACT-144B	Intermediate Super Circuit	1	Y1
Total minimum required units:		13

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Even though there is historic and current high demand for this type of employment within the fitness industry, there is no other program available within our service area. This certificate is an enhancement to an existing program that helps further meet the needs of students and employers.