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

1. 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.
2. Students will be qualified for careers as fitness instructors, exercise testing technicians, strength coaches, or personal fitness trainers.
3. Develops a strong understanding of the business aspects of personal training, including effective practices, professional ethics, marketing, record keeping, and communication.

Certificate of Achievement Requirements

The Certificate of Achievement is a state-approved career program that requires a minimum of eight units and is designed to prepare the graduate to enter a particular field of employment.  In order to be awarded a certificate, students are required to obtain a grade of “C” or better in all program-required courses. Grades of “CR” or “P” will be accepted whereas “CR” or “P” meets the equivalency of a “C” or better.  At least 3 units in an advanced course from the certificate must be completed at OCC at the department’s discretion.  Certificates of Achievement are not automatically awarded.  A petition must be filed in Enrollment Services or online at the beginning of the semester in which the student will be completing their final requirements.  The petitioning periods are listed in the Graduation Requirements section of this catalog.  Check with a counselor to determine the requirements for completion.

A list of certificate programs can be found in the Programs A-Z section of this catalog.  

Course List Units

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
BIOL A220	Human Anatomy
BIOL A221	Anatomy-Physiology
BIOL A225	Human Physiology
KIN A202	Introduction to Kinesiology
KIN A271	Drugs & Sports
KIN A272	Movement Analysis
KIN A273	Sports Medicine
KIN A279	Sports Management
KIN A283	Nutrition, Fitness, and Performance
or FN A136	Nutrition, Fitness and Performance
Any Kinesiology active participation course KIN A105-A156, A205-A256
Total Units		19-22

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.

Plan of Study Grid

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
	Units	11
Semester 2
KIN A282	Introduction to Exercise Physiology	3
KIN A298	Fitness Specialist Internship	2-3
CERT RESTRICTED ELECTIVES (See Requirements)		3-5
	Units	8-11
	Total Units	19-22

Recommended student take KIN A203 First Aid and CPR during intersession if no CPR & First Aid card.