Exercise Science: Fitness Trainer

The Exercise Science: Fitness Trainer Certificate of Achievement is designed to provide students with a  quicker path to work in the fitness industry. The required core courses provide students with the academic preparation and skills required for employment as a Fitness Professional and to prepare for several national certification exams. 

Department Requirements:

COURSE NUMBER COURSE NAME UNITS
KIN 110 or HED 110 Community First Aid and CPR* 3
KIN 202 Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness 3
KIN 203 Programs and Principles of Conditioning 3
KIN 205 Anatomical Movement Analysis 3
KIN 271B Occupational Work Experience in Fitness 1

TOTAL REQUIREMENTS: 13 UNITS

Students completing this certificate can also work towards obtaining a HIGHER CERTIFICATE or ASSOCIATES OF ART (AA) DEGREE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE if general education (GE) requirements are taken.

 *KIN 110/HED 110 allows students to obtain the American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification.