Fitness Specialist, Certificate of Achievement

Upon successful completion of the Fitness Specialist certificate, the student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for entry level or higher positions in the fitness industry. The student demonstrates skills, knowledge, and training for employment as strength and condition instructors, exercise testing technicians, weight training coaches, and personal fitness trainers; to conduct fitness evaluations for individual design programs that include nutrition, exercise plans, and motivation approaches; and to transfer to a bachelor's degree program in physical education or kinesiology.

Minimum Units Required: 19

Recommended Sequence:


First Semester		Units
PETHEORY 048	Exercise Science		3
Second Semester
PETHEORY 049	Psychology of Sports		3
PETHEORY 050	Nutrition for Fitness and Sport		3
Third Semester
PETHEORY 051	Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription		3
PETHEORY 042V	Theory and Application of Weight Training		2
Fourth Semester
H ED 031	Emergency Response		3
PETHEORY 045	Special Projects: Physical Education		2

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Program Disclosure

Program Title:

Physical Fitness Technician.

Length of Program:

12 Months

Tuition & Fees:

$46/unit x 19 units = $874.00

Other Costs:

Books & Supplies about $1,665.00

Occupations:

Dept. of Labor website

On Time Graduation Rate:

0.00%

Median Debt Upon Completion:

$0.00

*Please note that actual costs will vary by program.