Associate in Science degree - Fitness Instruction/Personal Training
Catalog 2009-2010
The associate in science degree in physical education: fitness instruction is a two-year course of study designed for students who are interested in a career in the fitness industry. The associate in science degree is appropriate for those students who wish to become a personal trainer or group exercise instructor. All students will take the core courses as indicated and then choose either the personal trainer or group exercise option. Completion of the degree will also prepare students to sit for one of the national personal training or group exercise instructor certification examinations. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution must consult with program faculty and college counselors to insure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met. Possible programs of study at the baccalaureate level include kinesiology, exercise science, strength and conditioning.
To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a "C" grade or better. Certain courses may satisfy both a major and a DVC general education requirement; however the units are only counted once.
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Required courses |
Units |
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Major requirements |
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HSCI 230 |
Advanced First Aid and CPR |
3 |
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PETHE 259 |
Sports and Exercise Psychology |
3 |
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PETHE 281 |
Principles of Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
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PETHE 282 |
Exercise Techniques and Physical Fitness Testing |
1 |
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PETHE 284 |
Introduction to Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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BIOSC 101 or 102 |
Fundaments of Biological Science |
3-4 |
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BIOSC 116 or 117 |
Human Biology |
3-4 |
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BIOSC 120 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology |
5 |
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BIOSC 139 |
Human Anatomy |
5 |
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BIOSC 140 |
Introduction to Human Physiology |
5 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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HSCI 124 |
Health and Wellness |
3 |
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HSCI 170 |
Women's Health |
3 |
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Plus at least 3 units from: |
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NUTRI 120 |
Sports Nutrition: Fueling the Athlete |
3 |
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NUTRI 160 |
Nutrition: Science and Applications |
3 |
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Emphasis requirements: All students will complete the core courses above and also select an area of emphasis below: |
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Personal Training Emphasis: |
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PETHE 291 |
Professional Aspects of Personal Training and Fitness Instruction |
3 |
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Plus at least 2 units from: |
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PE 124 |
Weight Training |
0.5-2 |
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PE 125 |
Power Lifting/Training |
0.5-2 |
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PE 126 |
Super Circuit |
0.5-2 |
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PE 135 |
Power Lifting for Women |
0.5-2 |
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Group Exercise Emphasis: |
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PETHE 293 |
Professional Aspects of Group Exercise Instruction |
2 |
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Plus 3 units from a minimum of three courses from: |
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PE 107 |
Stretch and Yoga for Sports |
0.5-2 |
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PE 108 |
Beginning Hatha Yoga |
0.5-2 |
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PE 116 |
Step Aerobics |
0.5-2 |
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PE 121 |
Aerobics |
0.5-2 |
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PE 126 |
Super Circuit |
0.5-2 |
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PE 127 |
Hips, Thighs and Abs |
0.5-2 |
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PE 128 |
Cardio Kickboxing |
0.5-2 |
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PE 129 |
Cycling/Spinning Training |
0.5-2 |
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Total units for the major |
27-29 |
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Recommended degree electives: |
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BUSMG 191 |
Small Business Management |
3 |
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PETHE 210 |
Introduction to Kinesiology |
3 |
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PETHE 279 |
Overview of Sports Medicine and Fitness Professions |
3 |
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PETHE 283 |
Introduction to Sports Massage |
3 |
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PETHE 285 |
Advanced Sports Medicine and Athletic Training |
3 |
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PETHE 292 |
Personal Training National Examination Preparation |
3 |
Associate in science degree in Fitness Instruction/Personal Training (DataTel code AS.FITPT.D)
SLO#1. Students completing the program will be able to conduct assessment of personal fitness levels.
SLO#2. Students completing the program will be able to develop a conditioning program to improve conditioning levels utilizing the periodization model.
SLO#3. Students completing the program will be able to design a conditioning program to meet the unique needs of special populations.
SLO#4. Students completing the program will be able to take the NASM, AFAA or other national certification exam.
SLOs updated 11/5/2009 2:37:11 PM
