Certificate Courses and Sequences

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Complete in one semester, if desired. (only 3 classes and 2 activity classes to earn certificate)
Prepares you to work as a personal trainer
Hands-on, practical experience with strength and conditioning techniques and methods
Provides work experience and networking with local professionals
See below for program courses and sequences

Prepares you to work as a personal trainer, fitness specialist, group exercise instructor, and provides foundational knowledge and skills for kinesiology-based careers.
Classes contribute to kinesiology degree pathway; see 'Additional Classes' below
Hands-on, practical experience with strength and conditioning techniques and methods and group exercise methods.
Provides work experience and networking with local professonals
See below for program courses and sequences

PT = Personal Trainer Certificate; FSP = Fitness Specialist Certifcate

COURSES	SEMESTER OFFERED / UNITS / CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Kine 007 - Introduction to Strength and Conditioning	offered Fall semester only 3 units needed for PT & FSP certificates
Kine 027 - Techniques & Methods for Strength and Conditioning	offered Fall semester only 2 units needed for PT & FSP certificates
Kine 095A - Kinesiology Work Experience	offered Fall or Spring 1 unit (54 hours) needed counts for both PT & FSP certificates
Kinesiology Activity Classes	offered Fall or Spring 2 units total needed for PT & FSP certificates see class options below
Kine 001 - First Aid and Safety Kine 008 - Introduction to Kinesiology HS 013 - General Nutrition	offered in Fall or Spring each class 3 units needed for FSP certificate only

PT = Personal Trainer Certificate; FSP = Fitness Specialist Certifcate

COURSES	SEMESTER OFFERED / UNITS / CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
Kine 009 - Essentials of Group Fitness for Fitness Professionals	Spring semester only 3 units needed for FSP certificate
Kine 095A - Kinesiology Work Experience	Fall or Spring semesters 1 unit (54 hours) needed counts for both PT & FSP certificates
Kinesiology Activity Classes	Fall or Spring semesters 2 units total needed for PT & FSP certificates see class options below
Kine 001 - First Aid and Safety Kine 008 - Introduction to Kinesiology HS 013 - General Nutrition	offered in Fall or Spring each class 3 units needed for FSP certificate only

(take Fall or Spring semesters; 2 units total needed for both certificate of achievements)

PT = Personal Trainer Certificate; FSP = Fitness Specialist Certifcate

KINESIOLOGY ACTIVITY CLASSES	PERSONAL TRAINING CERTIFICATE OPTIONS (pick 2)	FITNESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE OPTIONS (pick 2)
Kine 039 - TRX & Kettlebell Training		FSP
Kine 041 - Core Conditioning		FSP
Kine 068 - Jogging, Powerwalking & Running		FSP
Kine 072 - Pilates Mat Work		FSP
Kine 093 - Water Fitness		FSP
Kine 094 - Personal Fitness	PT
Kine 096 - Weight Training	PT
Kine 098A - Yoga I	PT	FSP
Kine 098B - Yoga II	PT
Kine 098C - Yoga III	PT
Kine 098D - Yoga IV	PT
Kine 099 - Vinyasa Power Yoga	PT	FSP