Fitness Instructor Training, Associate in Science
The Fitness Instructor Training Program provides students with knowledge, techniques, and experience required for individual or group physical fitness training instruction.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Identify and describe major muscles, their origins, insertions, and actions.
- Describe the body’s physiological responses and adaptations to exercise.
- Identify appropriate activities for development of muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance, and flexibility.
- Apply skills in either personal training or group exercise leadership.
- Describe the relationship between body composition, nutrition, and exercise.
Associate in Science Degree Major Requirements
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Required Core | ||
KINS 51 | Fitness and Wellness Strategies | 2 |
KINS 60 | Fitness Exercise Physiology | 1 |
KINS 63 | Fitness Anatomy and Kinesiology | 2 |
PFIT 10A | Beginning Weight Training | 0.5-1 |
PFIT 14 | Exercise for Health and Fitness | 0.5 |
PFIT 18A | Aerobic Fitness I | 0.5-1 |
PFIT 50 | Independent Fitness and Testing Program | 1 |
KINS 48 | Psychology of Fitness and Sport Performance | 3 |
KINS 92 | Practical Experience in Personal Training | |
Select one course from the following: | 1 | |
Aerobic Conditioning | ||
Core Matwork I | ||
Yoga I | ||
Circuit Training | ||
Flexibility and Relaxation Techniques I | ||
Fitness Through Swimming I | ||
Select one course from the following: | 1 | |
Keyboarding for Computers | ||
Computer Applications - Microsoft Office Word | ||
Microsoft Word 2013: Word for Windows II | ||
Microsoft Word 2013: Word for Windows III | ||
Microsoft Word 2013: Advanced Word for Windows | ||
Microsoft Windows 8 | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
Healthy Living | ||
Nutrition | ||
Select one course from the following: | 3-4 | |
Human Biology | ||
First Aid, CPR and AED | ||
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | ||
Current Red Cross CPR Card required | 0 | |
TOTAL MAJOR UNITS | ||
Additional Requirements | ||
Complete Competency Requirements, general education pattern (MPC General Education, CSU General Education, or IGETC), and electives, if needed, for a total of 60 degree-applicable units. | 38.5-40.5 | |
Total Units | 60 |
Please refer to the graduation requirements section of the Catalog for information about degree and certificate requirements including Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Information Competency, and General Education requirements.