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Shannon Davis
Articulation Officer
South Central Coast
Oxnard College
CTE Dean
Tim Fontenette
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Program Details
Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management, Certificate of Achievement (COA)
New Program
Coaching (083560)
08/01/26
The Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management Certificate of Achievement prepares students for entry-level employment in sports organizations, fitness centers, and community recreation programs. Coursework emphasizes leadership, facility operations, event coordination, marketing, and professional communication. Students develop applied skills to support programs and services across diverse sport, fitness, and recreation environments. This certificate provides direct workforce preparation and a stackable pathway into the Associate in Science in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management.
25-30
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
The Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in sports, fitness, and recreation environments while supporting the development of essential academic and professional skills. The primary purpose of this certificate is Career Technical Education (CTE), with additional emphasis on basic skills development, civic engagement, and lifelong learning.
Program will:
Prepare students for workforce entry by developing applied competencies in leadership, facility operations, event coordination, marketing, and customer service aligned with employer expectations in sports, fitness, and recreation settings.
Build essential basic skills, including communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills, as applied to workplace responsibilities and program operations.
Promote civic engagement and community wellness by preparing students to support inclusive recreation programs and community-based physical activity initiatives.
Foster lifelong learning and career mobility by encouraging professional development and providing a stackable pathway into the Associate of Arts in Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Management.
Course Units and Hours
17
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Course Report
| Required Major Courses: Complete the following: | Units | |
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 |
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| List A: Complete a minimum of 7 units from the following courses: | ||
| KIN R101 | First Aid, CPR, and AED | 3 |
| BUS R121 | Introduction to Management | 3 |
| BUS R135 | Social Media Marketing | 1.5 |
| KIN R199 | Directed Studies in Kinesiology | 1-3 |
| KIN R201 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology, Assessment, and Program Design | 3 |
| KIN R202 | Introduction to Applied Kinesiology, Functional Anatomy, and Training Techniques | 3 |
| KIN R120A | Kickboxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R121A | Boxing for Fitness I | 1 |
| KIN R123A | Escrima/Filipino Martial Arts I | 1 |
| KIN R124 | Jujitsu I | 1 |
| KIN R162A | Soccer I | 1 |
| KIN R163A | Basketball I | 1 |
| KIN R164A | Baseball I | 1 |
| KIN R165A | Volleyball I | 1 |
| KIN R170A | Flag Football I | 1 |
| KIN R148 | Power Lifting and Free Weights | 1 |
| HED R104 | Personal Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HED R102 | Fitness/Nutrition/Mental Wellness | 3 |
| HIST R124 | Sports in American History | 3 |
| KIN R203 | Psychology of Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| KIN R204 | Theory of Coaching | 3 |
| KIN R205 | Women in Sport and Fitness | 3 |
| Total Units Required for the Certificate | 16 |
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIN R110 | Introduction to Sports Management | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| BUS R120 | Introduction to Business | 3 | YR 1/Fall |
| Courses from List A | 0-3 | ||
| 6-9 units | |||
| KIN R100 | Introduction to Kinesiology | 3 | YR 1/Spring |
| Courses from List A | 4-7 | YR 1/Spring | |
| 7-10 units |
Supporting Documents
South Central Coast Regional Questions
Submission Details
03/18/26 - 11:00 PM
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