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Kerry Mayer
Sr. VP, Strategic Initiatives
North/Far North
College of the Redwoods
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Program Details
Certificate of Achievement Personal Wellness Trainer
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Fitness Trainer (083520)
08/17/24
The certificate of achievement in Personal Wellness Trainer provides students with hands-on training and tools to successfully begin a career in personal training, wellness, group fitness, or other related fitness professions. Courses involve active participation and lecture in exercise program development, nutritional analysis, fitness assessment, injury prevention, and overall well-being.
10-12 students annually
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in the field of personal wellness including personal training, exercise programming, fitness and/or wellness coordinator. The sequence of courses in the certificate have been identified by industry representatives as providing students the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed for these positions. The program is designed to provide students with knowledge and experience in general aspects of personal wellness. The certificate of achievement in Personal Wellness Trainer also provides an introductory pathway for students interested in kinesiology-related professions outside of the physical therapy or coaching track.
Course Units and Hours
24-25 units
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Course Report
The courses listed below will provide adequate preparation for necessary certification and readiness to enter the workforce as a Personal Trainer and take the National ACSM or ACE Personal Training certification exam.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required CORE (17 units) | ||||
| HE 7 | Emergency Response: First Aid/CPR/AED | 3 | S1 | |
| KINS 66 | Concepts of Physical Fitness & Exercise | 3 | S1 | |
| COMM 7 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 | S1 | |
| KINS 63 | Personal Training Principles | 3 | S2 | |
| KINS 64 | Concepts of Strength Training | 3 | S2 | |
| At least 2 units from the following: | ||||
| PE 10 | Running and Walking | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 12 | Weight Training | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 13 | Boot Camp Fitness | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 14 | Defensive Tactics | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 15 | Empowerment Self Defense | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 17 | Aerobic Kickboxing | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 18 | Pilates Mat | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 19 | Yoga | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 27 | Power Weightlifting | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| PE 32 | Circuit Training | 1 | S1/S2 | |
| Electives (7-8 units) | ||||
| BIO 1 | General Biology | 4 | S1/S2 | |
| BUS 35 | Marketing & Social Media | 4 | S1/S2 | |
| BUS 69 | Starting & Growing a Business | 4 | S1/S2 | |
| HO 15 | Nutrition | 3 | S1/S2 | |
| KINS 65 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 | S1/S2 | |
| KINS 42 | Cooperative Education Work Experience in Personal Training | 1-3 | S1/S2 | |
| KINS 68 | Care & Prevention of Sport Injury | 3 | S1/S2 |
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03/03/23 - 12:39 PM
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