Nutrition and Fitness Education, Certificate of Achievement
Banner Code: 1_CT_NCFE
Control Number: 18842
Financial Aid Eligible
Students who graduate from this program are prepared for entry-level positions in the health and fitness industry, encompassing weight control clinics, sports medicine clinics, health clubs and gyms, corporate fitness and wellness centers, fitness and nutrition programs in schools, and community agencies concerned with health, fitness and nutrition education.
Students in this program will be able to advise clients on normal nutrition, weight control and improved performance by working with other nutrition professionals. The fitness industry is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing demand for trained fitness and nutrition educators.
Program Outcome
Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition and Fitness professionals meeting the employment needs of the community.
Review Graduation Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science | 1 |
| or NC A100 | Careers in Dietetics/FDSCI | |
| FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Cultural Foods | 2 |
| KIN A109: Must take 1-3 units | 1-3 | |
| Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1 | ||
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 31.5-33.5 | |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| FN A100 or NC A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science or Careers in Dietetics/FDSCI | 1 |
| FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| Units | 10 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN A109: Must take 1-3 units | 1-3 | |
| Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1 | ||
| FN A185 | Cultural Foods | 2 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| Units | 9-11 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| Units | 12.5 | |
| Total Units | 31.5-33.5 | |
Recommendation - Combine the Nutrition and Fitness Assistant Certificate with the Fitness Specialist: Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Certificate in the Kinesiology Department