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 healthy 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. To explore major-related career information, click on the Career Profile link.
  
PREREQUISITE COURSES REQUIRED COURSES FOR CERTIFICATE UNITS
  BIOL 115* Human Biology 4
  HLTH 102 Standard First Aid and CPR< 2
  HLTH 110 Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 2
  HLTH 111 Exercise Psychology 2
  HLTH 116 Careers for Fitness Leaders 1
  HLTH 117 Applied Exercise Physiology 4
  HLTH 118 Techniques for Teaching Group and Personal Fitness 4
   HLTH 128 Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Disease Prevention 3
Completion of 12 units with a 2.5 GPA or better and concurrent enrollment in 3 additional units HLTH 050 Internship (Health) 3
   TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 25
* Biology 115 is waived for students completing Biology 120 and 121.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED IF PREREQUISITES ARE NOT MET.  SEE A COUNSELOR TO PREPARE A STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
 
August 2009 GCC Catalog 2009-2010
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.