Personal Training Certificate of Acheivement

The Personal Trainer Certificate program provides students with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare them for employment within the fitness industry. Students will gain an understanding of the physiology of exercise, fitness assessment procedures and methodologies, sports nutrition, treating activity-related injuries, and designing exercise programs. The program includes a hands-on experience with an exercise population. This certification also prepares students for industry standard personal trainer examinations, such as ACSM, NSCA, and NASM.

According to current student counts it is estimated that approximately 10 students will earn this certificate in Year 1, and 15 students in Year 2. We anticipate that the addition of this certificate will increase both the total number of students pursuing an associate degree in Kinesiology and/or certificate in Fitness Specialist. We project that enrollments in Kinesiology specific classes will continue to grow incrementally as students discover the clear value of this certificate to employers who are experiencing an increased demand for this type of professional preparation.

The goal of the Personal Training Certificate of Achievement is to prepare students to enter the workforce as qualified providers of high quality personal training. Students earning this certificate will be eligible for personal and fitness trainer positions in private and public programs including fitness centers, resorts, country clubs, recreation districts, and wellness centers. Students will have met the education requirement to register for and take the Certified Personal Trainer exam from National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) or related exam. The certificate is also designed to prepare students in the areas identified by the NASM Competencies.

Required Core: 9 units Kine 007 Techniques of Exercise Leadership - 3 units Yr1. Fall/Spring Kine 095 Exercise Science 2 units Yr1. Fall/Spring Kine 095a Kinesiology Work Experience 4 units Yr1 Fall/Spring 3 courses from the following ( 3-4 units total) Select 3 of the following courses (3-4 units) KINE 039 Select 3 of the following courses (3-4 units) KINE 039 KINE 039 TRX & Kettlebell Training KINE 041 Core Conditioning KINE 046 Endurance Training KINE 047 Body Sculpt & Tone KINE 072 Pilates Mat Work KINE 094 Personal Fitness KINE 096 Weight Training KINE 098 Yoga KINE 099 Power Yoga