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.

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.

Recommendation - Combine the Nutrition and Fitness Assistant Certificate with the Fitness Specialist: Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Certificate in the Kinesiology Department