Fitness Specialist Certificate
Division: Kinesiology
PROGRAM CODE: 1C07828N
The Fitness Specialist Certificate (formerly Aerobic Instructor Certificate) prepares students for occupational competency in private and corporate fitness industry.Course work in KIN 235 C may be waived with current Red Cross cards in First Aid and CPR at the discretion of the division. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a grade of C or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College. This certificate requires a total of 16 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (12 units): | ||
| KIN 235 C | First Aid, CPR and Emergencies (formerly PE 235 C) | 3 |
| KIN 272 C | Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 274 C | Exercise Testing and Prescript | 3 |
| KIN 295 C | Kinesiology - Internship Sem | 3 |
| Elective Courses (4 units): | 4 | |
| Athletic Injuries-Prevention and Care (formerly PE 236 C) | 3 | |
| Psychology of Sport | 3 | |
or PHS 270HC | Honors Nutr Science and Appl | |
| Sport and United States Society (formerly PE 250 C) | 3 | |
| Movement Anatomy | 3 | |
| Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| Nutrition Science and Applic | 3 | |
or PHS 270HC | Honors Nutr Science and Appl | |
| Contemporary Personal Health (formerly KIN 284 C) | 3 | |
| Integ Mental Hlth and Mindflns | 3 | |
| Whole Systems Integrative Health | 3 | |
| Total Units | 16 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: Acquire workforce preparation skills, including functional anatomy and physiology, and kinesiology skills and components of fitness, to work in the fitness/strength and conditioning industry.
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