Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Certificate
Course Requirements for Personal Trainer/Strength and Conditioning Certificate
Units required: 28
The program includes a minimum of 28 units of specified coursework. All courses listed must be completed with a "C" or better. A suggested order of classes is listed below.
Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.
| Credits | Number | Title |
|---|---|---|
| (3) | KINS 151 |
Kinesiology (BIO 022) |
| (3) | KINS 152 | Physiology of Exercise (BIO 131 or equivalent) |
| (3) | KINS 137 OR KINS 160 |
Sociology of Sport OR Sport and Exercise Psychology |
| (3) | KINS 156 | Care of Athletic Injuries |
| (3) | FACS 113 | Nutrition and Metabolism (BIO 010; CHEM 001A or CHEM 006A) |
| (2) | KINS 144 | Analysis of Weight Training |
| (3) | KINS 132 | Planning, Designing and Managing a Fitness Center |
| (3) | KINS 120 |
Scientific Bases of Physical Conditioning |
| (3) | KINS 153 |
Cardiovascular Testing and Exercise Prescription (KINS 152 or instructor permission) |
| (2) | KINS 194A OR KINS 195A |
Assigned Field Experience in Kinesiology OR Directed Field Experience in Kinesiology |
For information on transferring course credits from a California public community college or university, visit www.assist.org.
Harry Theodorides,
Strength and Conditioning
Advisor
Office:
Solano Hall 4025
Phone: 916-278-5051
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