Fitness Specialist

This degree or certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to become Personal Trainers and/or Group Fitness Instructors. Practical experience is integrated into curriculum for the development of skill mastery. Students are recommended to have basic knowledge of human biology, basic English writing and speaking skills, and the ability to perform moderate physical activity before beginning this program Students must complete all required core courses for a total of 21-23 units. Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities required for the NASM-CPT and AFAA-GFI exams; apply fundamental science of kinesiology to assess, design, implement and lead fitness programs for individuals and groups in a diverse population; utilize universal risk management strategies.

Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.

Associate in Science Program Map Certificate Program Map

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	Required Core Courses
	HLTH 102	Standard First Aid and CPR	3
	KIN 151	Applied Exercise Science	4
	KIN 155	Foundations for Group Exercise Instruction	3
	KIN 156	Foundations for Personal Training	4
	KIN 167	Weight Training and Conditioning I	1.5
KIN 167 or equivalent	KIN 168	Weight Training and Conditioning II	1.5
	Select one course from the following (2-4 units)
	HLTH 128	Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Disease Prevention	3
	KIN 157	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	3
	BUSAD 158	Run Your Own Business	3
	ENTRE 101	Create Your Own Business	2
	ENTRE 102	Grow Your Own Business	3
	Select two courses from the following (2-3 units) (KIN 50 may be taken twice)
	DANCE 101	Introduction to Dance	1.5
	DANCE 124	Hip-Hop I	1.5
	DANCE 127	Salsa I	1.5
	DANCE 128	Middle Eastern Dance	1.5
DANCE 124	DANCE 129	Hip-Hop II	1.5
DANCE 127	DANCE 133	Salsa II	1.5
	DANCE 190	Beginning Yoga	1.5
	DANCE 194	Pilates	1.5
	PE 108	Group Exercise I	1
	PE 110	Indoor Cycling I	1
PE 110	PE 111	Indoor Cycling II	1
	PE 131	Adapted Self Defense	1
	PE 180	Running Aerobics I	1
PE 180	PE 181	Running Aerobics II	1
	PE 220	Kickboxing I	1
PE 220	PE 221	Kickboxing II	1
Corequisite: Enrollment in appropriate kinesiology theory or lab at GCC	KIN 50	Internship in Kinesiology	1-3
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 7 units, including Cooperative Education	CO ED 101	General Work Experience	1-3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		21-23

NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2024	GCC CATALOG 2024-2025
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see the catalog from that year.