FITNESS SPECIALIST

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

FITNESS SPECIALIST

This certificate prepares the student to work in various fitness leadership positions in the health/fitness industry or to become self - employed in health/fitness training and consultation. The program emphasizes the relationship of human physiology, exercise training, lifestyle behavior modification and disease prevention, distinguishing between the needs of health persons and those with health challenges. This program is based on the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor's degree, should meet with an academic and/or transfer counselor to discuss transfer requirements.
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PREREQUISITE COURSES

REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE

UNITS

BIOL 115*
Human Biology
4

HLTH 102
Standard First Aid and CPR
2

HLTH 101
HLTH 110
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
2

HLTH 128
Nutrition and Physical Fitness
3

PE 111
Exercise Psychology
2

PE 112
Applied Exercise Psychology
2

PE 113
Exercise Testing
2

PE 114
Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders
2

PE 115
Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders as Applied to Special Population
2

PE 116
Careers for Fitness Leaders
1

Completion of 12 units with a 2.5 GPA or better and concurrent enrollment in 3 additional units
PE 050
Internship
1-3

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED

23-25

Note: * Waived for students completing BIOL 120 and BIOL 121.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET. SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.

August 2008 GCC CATALOG 2008-2009

Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records.

PREREQUISITE COURSES	REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE		UNITS
	BIOL 115*	Human Biology	4
	HLTH 102	Standard First Aid and CPR	2
HLTH 101	HLTH 110	Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries	2
	HLTH 128	Nutrition and Physical Fitness	3
	PE 111	Exercise Psychology	2
	PE 112	Applied Exercise Psychology	2
	PE 113	Exercise Testing	2
	PE 114	Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders	2
	PE 115	Instructional Techniques for Fitness Leaders as Applied to Special Population	2
	PE 116	Careers for Fitness Leaders	1
Completion of 12 units with a 2.5 GPA or better and concurrent enrollment in 3 additional units	PE 050	Internship	1-3
	TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED		23-25

August 2008	GCC CATALOG 2008-2009
Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor or the office of Admissions and Records.