Fitness Specialist: Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer, Associate in Science Degree
Banner Code: 1_AS_PEPT
Control Number: 03970
Financial Aid Eligible
This program provides students with theory necessary to be effective in the health fitness industry (health clubs, corporate fitness, etc.). Students in this program will learn scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techniques for the measurement of human performance, and methods for establishing healthy nutritional patterns.
Program Outcomes
- Students will have the knowledge, skills & experience necessary to assess an individual’s level of physical fitness and design appropriate exercise programming to improve physical fitness.
- Students will be qualified for careers as fitness instructors, exercise testing technicians, strength coaches, or personal fitness trainers.
- Develops a strong understanding of the business aspects of personal training, including effective practices, professional ethics, marketing, record keeping, and communication.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| KIN A280 | Strength Conditioning/Theory | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN A296 | Personal Trainer | 3 |
| KIN A297 | Fitness Specialist Practicum | 2 |
| KIN A298 | Fitness Specialist Internship | 2-3 |
| Restricted Electives - Select 3-5 units: | 3-5 | |
| Human Anatomy | ||
| Anatomy-Physiology | ||
| Human Physiology | ||
| Introduction to Kinesiology | ||
| Drugs & Sports | ||
| Movement Analysis | ||
| Sports Medicine | ||
| Sports Management | ||
| Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance | ||
or FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance | |
Any Kinesiology active participation course KIN A105-A159, A206-A259 | ||
| Total Units | 19-22 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 19-22 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Transferable electives to satisfy unit requirement | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 60 |
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| KIN A280 | Strength Conditioning/Theory | 3 |
| KIN A297 | Fitness Specialist Practicum | 2 |
| KIN A296 | Personal Trainer | 3 |
| OCC AS GE AREA A1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 14 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN A298 | Fitness Specialist Internship | 2-3 |
| CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVE (See Requirements) | 3-5 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA A2- CHOOSE ONE 1 | 3-4 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 14-18 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C1- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): | 3-4 | |
| Intermediate Algebra 2 or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA B- CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) | 3 | |
| Units | 15-17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA C2- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (DEGREE APPLICABLE) 3 | 14 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Total Units | 60-66 | |
- 1
Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken, then needs to take 3-4 degree applicable elective units
- 2
Math A030 or higher OR take 3-4 degree applicable elective units if math competency was met through completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 3
VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 DEGREE APPLICABLE UNITS