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California Regional Consortia

Nutrition and Fitness Education, Certificate of Achievement

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Submitter's Information

Name

Colin Williams

Title

Librarian; Curriculum Chair

Region

Los Angeles

College

Long Beach City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Gita Runkle

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Nutrition and Fitness Education, Certificate of Achievement

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Nutrition, Foods, and Culinary Arts (130600)

Projected Start Date

08/01/26

Catalog Description

This program prepares students with essential knowledge in nutrition, physical activity, and wellness promotion. Students will explore the fundamentals of healthy eating, exercise science, behavior change, and community health education. This certificate equips graduates to educate individuals and groups on developing healthier lifestyles and preventing chronic disease through nutrition and fitness strategies. It is ideal for those seeking careers in community health programs, fitness and wellness coaching, healthcare support roles, or personal enrichment. The certificate also serves as a foundation for further study in nutrition, exercise science, and public health.

Enrollment Completer Projections

The department anticipates 30 students completing each year. 

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

Goals: This certificate is designed to equip students with practical, workforce-ready skills in nutrition, physical activity, and wellness promotion. Through focused instruction in healthy eating, exercise science, behavior change, and community health education, students will be prepared to enter the workforce in roles such as community health worker, wellness coach, fitness assistant, or healthcare support staff. The program emphasizes the real-world application of knowledge, enabling graduates to effectively educate and motivate individuals and groups toward healthier lifestyles and chronic disease prevention. This certificate also provides a solid foundation for those looking to advance in the growing fields of public health, nutrition, and exercise science.  

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

19

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

The certificate also serves as a foundation for further study in nutrition, exercise science, and public health.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements 

NUTR20  Nutrition and Life                          3   Yr 1 Fall  

NUTR26  Sports Nutrition                          1  Yr 1 Spring  

NUTR255  Vegetarian Lifestyle                      1   Yr1 Fall   

NUTR256  Nutrition and Healthy Weight                  2  Yr 1 Spring  

NUTR261  Cooking for Wellness                      1  Yr 1 Fall  

KINPP 4  Lifetime Wellness Principles                      3  Y1 Spring  

KINPP 12  Techniques of Physical Fitness                  2  Y1Spring 

 

Complete ONE of the following: 

NUTR24 Safety Sanitation & equipment                 3  Fall Y1 

KINPP75 Exercise Science & Fitness                3  Fall Y1 

Total 19 units 

Supporting Documents

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Los Angeles Regional Questions

District

Long Beach Community College District

College

Long Beach City College

LA Workforce Council Voting Member

Gita Runkle is Alternate Voting Member (Starla Thomas is out of the office through June 2025)

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Phone

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Reason for program recommendation request

New Program

Place of program in college's curriculum/similar program

There is a pre-existing Nutrition Assistant Associate in Science degree at Long Beach City College. 

List similar programs at other colleges in the Los Angeles Region

In our service area, several institutions offer programs related to nutrition, fitness, and wellness; however, the Nutrition and Fitness Education Certificate of Achievement stands out due to its specific combination of coursework in both nutrition and fitness, which is designed to prepare students for careers in health promotion and wellness coaching. The local college that offers similar programs for Nutrition and Fitness education is: 

Annual Enrollment projects (non-duplicative)

 

Course 

Annual # of Sections 2022-23 

Annual Enrollment Total 2022-23 

Annual # of Sections 2023-24 

Annual Enrollment Total 2023-24 

NUTR 20 

56 

1746 

51 

1784 

NUTR 26 

10 

343 

11 

383 

NUTR 255 

2 

67 

2 

65 

NUTR 256 

4 

108 

4 

108 

NUTR 253 

1 

15 

1 

10 

NUTR 261 

1 

20 

2 

42 

NUTR 24 

2 

41 

1 

25 

KINPP 75 

3 

76 

4 

116 

KINPP 4 

4 

125 

5 

179 

KINPP 12 

4 

139 

4 

152 

Advisory Minutes
List of colleges contacted for collegial consultation
Priority Sector

Health

If this is a program modification, please provide a brief description of the changes to the program. A bulleted list of key changes is acceptable.

N/A

Submission Details

Published at

10/31/25 - 11:00 AM

Status

Recommended

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