Fitness Professional, COA

This one-year program is designed to qualify students to serve as personal trainers, aerobics instructors, and/or strength-training instructors. Those who pursue this program will be educated in the principles of exercise science that apply to fitness evaluation, exercise recommendation, and application of appropriate exercise methods. This program was revised for the August 2017 edition of the IVC catalog. Please consult a counselor if you have any questions.

Complete the following courses:

KNES 103 MOVEMENT ANATOMY 3 Units
KNES 104 EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY 3 Units
KNES 105 PRINCIPLES OF STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING 3 Units
KNES 106 EXERCISE TESTING AND PRESCRIPTION 3 Units
KNES 215 FITNESS PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP 3 Units
NUT 2 SPORT NUTRITION 3 Units

Total Units Required: 18

Recommended Electives:

KNES 85 INTRODUCTION TO ATHLETIC TRAINING 3 Units
KNES 86 THEORY OF COACHING 3 Units
KNES 100 INTRODUCTION TO THERAPY AND CAREER EXPLORATION OF REHABILITATION 3 Units
KNES 101 INTRODUCTION TO SPORT PSYCHOLOGY 3 Units

To earn the certificate of achievement:

See Earning a Certificate for certificate information and requirements.

Note:

Students are advised to consult with faculty or a counselor to clarify graduation requirements, and/or for course substitution if a course is not available.

Catalog and Student Handbook

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