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Contact: Liz WardTitle: Department ChairContact: eward@mtsac.edu
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Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
Certificate E0808
The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate prepares students for careers as personal trainers, health/fitness professionals in corporate fitness facilities, wellness centers and public/private health clubs. The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students who wish to take exams offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other nationally recognized organizations. Technical skills necessary for implementation of a safe, effective and motivational physical fitness program are presented.

Required Courses

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      SOC Career Code: 27-2022.00

      Instruct or coach groups or individuals in the fundamentals of sports for the primary purpose of competition. Demonstrate techniques and methods of participation. May evaluate athletes' strengths and weaknesses as possible recruits or to improve the athletes' technique to prepare them for competition. Those required to hold teaching certifications should be reported in the appropriate teaching category.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $16.69

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      Median Salary Earnings
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      Annual Job Openings
      5,800

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      Athletic Trainers

      SOC Career Code: 29-9091.00

      Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.

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      Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors

      SOC Career Code: 39-9031.00

      Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.

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      $16.73

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      Annual Job Openings
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  • Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Certificate E0808
    The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate prepares students for careers as personal trainers, health/fitness professionals in corporate fitness facilities, wellness centers and public/private health clubs. The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students who wish to take exams offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other nationally recognized organizations. Technical skills necessary for implementation of a safe, effective and motivational physical fitness program are presented.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    °­±õ±·Ìý15Administration of Fitness 91Ö±²¥s2
    °­±õ±·Ìý24Applied Kinesiology2
    °­±õ±·Ìý38Physiology of Exercise for Fitness3
    °­±õ±·Ìý39Techniques of Fitness Testing2
    °­±õ±·Ìý40Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning3
    °­±õ±·Ìý85Fitness Specialist Work Experience1
    Choose one course from the following:3
    ±·¹óÌý10
    Nutrition for Health and Wellness
    ±·¹óÌý12
    Sports Nutrition
    ±·¹óÌý25
    Introduction to Nutrition Science
    ´Ç°ùÌý±·¹óÌý25H
    Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors
    Total Units16
    Recommended Electives 
    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý39Pilates Fundamentals0.5-1
    KI±·¹óÌý25Core Performance and Foundation Movement1-2
  • Kinesiology

    Kinesiology, Athletics and Dance Division
    Degree A0454
    Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in kinesiology, exercise science, pre-physical therapy, athletic training, and other related health professions. This degree provides guaranteed admission with junior status to the CSU system. Upon completion of the Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree, students will attain a scientific foundation of Kinesiology as well as a movement-based competency that prepares them in pursing a bachelor's or master's degree and/or professional certification in sports medicine, exercise science, sports management, athletic training, physical therapy, nutrition, health promotion, and coaching or related fields.

    To earn an Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer, students must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the CSU that consist of IGETC pattern of CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree of transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    Core Courses14
    ´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý10´¡
    Introductory Human Anatomy
    ´¡±·´¡°ÕÌý10µþ
    Introductory Human Physiology
    °­±õ±·Ìý17
    Introduction to Kinesiology
    Movement Based Course List - Select one (1) course from three (3) separate areas for a total of three (3) units:
    Aquatics
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8´¡
    Swimming - Beginning
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý8µþ
    Swimming - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý14
    Water Polo
    °­±õ±·´¡Ìý20
    Aquatic Fitness
    Combatives
    °­±õ±·±õÌý25
    Mixed Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27´¡
    Jeet Kune Do - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý27µþ
    Jeet Kune Do - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý29
    Self Defense and Martial Arts
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30´¡
    Filipino Martial Arts - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý30µþ
    Filipino Martial Arts - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31´¡
    Jiujitsu - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý31µþ
    Jiujitsu - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý34
    Women's Self Defense
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37´¡
    Tai Chi Chuan - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý37µþ
    Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý33´¡
    Kickboxing Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý33µþ
    Kickboxing Intermediate
    Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý1
    Ballet Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý2´¡
    Ballet I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý2µþ
    Ballet II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý8
    Latin Dance I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý10
    Modern Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11A
    Social Dance Forms I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý11B
    Social Dance Forms II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12A
    Modern I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý12B
    Modern II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14A
    Jazz I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý14B
    Jazz II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý17
    Jazz Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18A
    Tap I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý18B
    Tap II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý28
    Theater Dance I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý29
    Theater Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý31
    Classical Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý32
    Commercial Dance
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý36
    Commercial Dance II
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý39
    Pilates Fundamentals
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý41
    Pilates I
    ¶Ù±·°ä·¡Ìý42
    Pilates II
    Fitness
    KI±·¹óÌý10A
    Weight Training - Beginning
    KI±·¹óÌý10B
    Weight Training - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý19
    Strength Training
    KI±·¹óÌý25
    Core Performance and Foundation Movement
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý34´¡
    Cardiorespiratory Training Beginning
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý34µþ
    Cardiorespiratory Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý36´¡
    Circuit Training Beginning
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý36µþ
    Circuit Training Intermediate
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý38´¡
    Group Exercise Training - Beginner
    °­±õ±·¹óÌý38µþ
    Group Exercise Training - Intermediate
    Individual Sports
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4´¡
    Badminton - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý4µþ
    Badminton - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18´¡
    Golf - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý18µþ
    Golf - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40´¡
    Tennis - Beginning
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40µþ
    Tennis - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·±õÌý40°ä
    Tennis - Advanced
    °­±õ±·±õÌý50´¡
    Yoga
    Team Sports
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý2´¡
    Basketball Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý2µþ
    Basketball Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý10´¡
    Beginning Soccer
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý10µþ
    Soccer Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý16´¡
    Co-Ed Slow Pitch Softball
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24´¡
    Volleyball - Beginning
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24µþ
    Volleyball - Intermediate
    °­±õ±·³§Ìý24°ä
    Volleyball - Advanced
    Required Electives6
    Select two (6 units minimum)
    µþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý1
    General Biology
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4
    Biology for Majors
    ´Ç°ùÌýµþ±õ°¿³¢Ìý4H
    Biology for Majors - Honors
    °ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50
    General Chemistry I
    ´Ç°ùÌý°ä±á·¡²ÑÌý50H
    General Chemistry I - Honors
    °­±õ±·Ìý3
    First Aid and CPR
    ²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý110
    Elementary Statistics
    ´Ç°ùÌý²Ñ´¡°Õ±áÌý110H
    Elementary Statistics - Honors
    ±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý2´¡³Ò
    General Physics
    ´Ç°ùÌý±Ê±á³Û³§Ìý4´¡
    Engineering Physics
    Total Units20
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