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GENERAL
DESCRIPTION
Two
new areas of study at Cerritos College are the Fitness Specialist
and Athletic Trainer Aide Certificate Programs.
 These
Certificates are interrelated and will appeal to students interested
in fitness, athletics and/or sports injuries.
They are designed to
be completed in two semesters for
students who attend full time
and may lead to immediate employment
opportunities. Students
may also successfully prepare for several national certifications in
fitness, strength and conditioning, and athletic training. Each
program will also provide students with transfer options
in various
areas of study.
WHAT
IS AN ATHLETIC TRAINER AIDE?
The Athletic
Trainer Aide functions as an aide in a clinical setting; or in a
high school, college or professional athletic training center.
The Aide will assist the Certified Athletic Trainer or other
healthcare professionals in the prevention, care, and rehabilitation
of athletic injuries. This will include assisting in the assessment
and documentation of athletic injuries, acute and chronic injury
management, treatment protocols, principles of conditioning, and
return to competitive activity.
In addition, effective communications skills with
athletes/patients as well as medical professionals are required.
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WHAT
IS A FITNESS SPECIALIST?
A
Fitness Specialist understands the components of fitness, has a
basic understanding of human physiology, anatomy and human movement;
as well as a basic understanding of how food affects an individual's
performance and health. Effective communication of realistic health
and fitness goals
as well as providing motivation and encouragement to the client are
essential for this specialty. A
Fitness Specialist assists individuals with achieving their goals,
living healthier lives and does not give advice beyond their scope
of practice. "The hallmark of Ace certified Personal Trainers
is their ability to work safely and effectively in promoting better
health through physical activity for a wide variety of
individuals" (Personal Trainer Manual by American Council on
Exercise, 1997).
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COMPLETING
EITHER OF THESE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS COULD LEAD TO THE FOLLOWING
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Aerobics
Instructor/Group Exercise Leader, Personal Trainer, Athletic Trainer
Aide, Physical Therapist Aide, Wellness Consultant, Fitness Coach,
Recreational Leader
CERTIFICATIONS
Completion of the programs will partially prepare students for the
following certification exams: the American
Council on Exercise (ACE), the Aerobics and Fitness Association of
America (AFAA), the National Athletic Trainers Association Certification
Examination (ATC), as a
National Strength & Conditioning Association Certified
Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT) and as a
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
 TRANSFER
AREAS:
Students who complete
these programs may be interested in the following transfer areas:
kinesiology,
exercise science, physical education, health & wellness,
preventive medicine, pre-medicine, pre-physical therapy,
pre-chiropractic, massage therapy, emergency medical technician
training.
STUDENTS
INTERESTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS MAY WANT TO CONSIDER OUR NEW
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
Sports/recreation,
Fitness, Aerobics, Athletic Training, Kinesiology, Exercise Science,
Sports Medicine, Athletic Injuries, Sports Nutrition
For more
information on the Athletic Trainer Aide Certificate program please
contact:
Carrie Gleckner, Ph.D
Department Chairperson, Fitness & Wellness
Cerritos College
(562) 860-2451 ext.2876
or Physical Education Department
(562) 860-2451 ext. 2862
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