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California Regional Consortia

Senior Fitness Specialist

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Submitter's Information

Name

Frank Kobayashi

Title

Associate Vice President of Workforce Development

Region

North/Far North

College

American River College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Frank Kobayashi

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Senior Fitness Specialist

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Fitness Trainer (083520)

Projected Start Date

01/01/19

Catalog Description

This program prepares students for employment as a fitness leader for seniors and equips them with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to begin a career in the growing field of fitness for older adults.

Enrollment Completer Projections

15

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
Program Goal

This program prepares students for employment as a fitness leader for seniors and equips them with the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to begin a career in the growing field of fitness for older adults.  

The senior fitness certificate program is ideal for anyone desiring an entry-level position as a fitness leader for seniors in a recreation center, senior center, senior community, assisted living facility, or another site for seniors.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

16

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative
Required Program
FITNS351Exercise, Balance and Mobility1
GERON205Validation: Theory and Practice0.5
GERON230Motivating Older Adults to Stay Active0.5
GERON335Wellness for Older Adults (3)3
GERON378Body Mechanics and Safety0.5
GERON380Nutrition and Aging0.5
HEED310Community CPR and Adult AED1
KINES403Fitness and Exercise Assessment2
KINES405Effects of Exercise on Special Populations2
KINES406Techniques of Strength Training Instruction2
KINES407Techniques of Group Fitness Instruction2
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:
11
   WEXP498Work Experience in (Subject) (1 - 4)
Total Units:16


Program Requirements
Required Program
FITNS 351 Exercise, Balance and Mobility 1
GERON 205 Validation: Theory and Practice 0.5
GERON 230 Motivating Older Adults to Stay Active 0.5
GERON 335 Wellness for Older Adults (3) 3
GERON 378 Body Mechanics and Safety 0.5
GERON 380 Nutrition and Aging 0.5
HEED 310 Community CPR and Adult AED 1
KINES 403 Fitness and Exercise Assessment 2
KINES 405 Effects of Exercise on Special Populations 2
KINES 406 Techniques of Strength Training Instruction 2
KINES 407 Techniques of Group Fitness Instruction 2
A minimum of 1 unit from the following:
11
   WEXP 498 Work Experience in (Subject) (1 - 4)
Total Units: 16

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Submission Details

Published at

02/06/19 - 04:17 PM

Status

Submitted

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