This degree or certificate is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills
and abilities required to become Personal Trainers and/or Group Fitness Instructors.
Practical experience is integrated into curriculum for the development of skill mastery.
Students are recommended to have basic knowledge of human biology, basic English writing
and speaking skills, and the ability to perform moderate physical activity before
beginning this program.
The Associate of Science degree is granted to students who have completed at least
12 semester units of the required 60-degree applicable semester units at Glendale
Community College. The required 60 semester units must include all of the following:
(1) Completion of the courses required in the major or area of emphasis with a grade
of “C” or better, or a “P” grade. (2) Completion of one of the following general education
patterns: GCC General Education Requirements or the California General Education Transfer
Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements. (3) A minimum GPA of 2.0 in the required 60 semester
units.
The Certificate is granted to students who have completed at least 12 semester units
of the required courses at Glendale Community College. All courses must be completed
with a grade of “C” or better, or a “P” grade.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program students will demonstrate knowledge, skills and abilities
required for the NASM-CPT and AFAA-GFI exams; apply fundamental science of kinesiology
to assess, design, implement and lead fitness programs for individuals and groups
in a diverse population; and utilize universal risk management strategies.
Associate of Science Program Map
Certificate Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR/CERTIFICATE |
UNITS |
| HLTH 102 |
Standard First Aid and CPR |
3 |
| KIN 151 |
Applied Exercise Science |
4 |
| KIN 155 |
Foundations for Group Exercise Instruction |
3 |
| KIN 156 |
Foundations for Personal Training |
4 |
| KIN 167 |
Weight Training and Conditioning I |
1.5 |
| KIN 168 |
Weight Training and Conditioning II |
1.5 |
CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
|
| HLTH 128 |
Nutrition for Physical Fitness and Disease Prevention |
3 |
| KIN 157 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
3 |
| BUSAD 158 |
Run Your Own Business |
3 |
| ENTRE 101 |
Create Your Own Business |
2 |
| ENTRE 102 |
Grow Your Own Business |
3 |
| CHOOSE TWO OF THE FOLLOWING |
| DANCE 101 |
Introduction to Dance |
1.5 |
| DANCE 124 |
Hip-Hop I |
1.5 |
| DANCE 127 |
Salsa I |
1.5 |
| DANCE 128 |
Middle Eastern Dance |
1.5 |
| DANCE 129 |
Hip-Hop II |
1.5 |
| DANCE 133 |
Salsa II |
1.5 |
| DANCE 190 |
Beginning Yoga |
1.5 |
| DANCE 194 |
Pilates |
1.5 |
| PE 108 |
Group Exercise I |
1 |
| PE 110 |
Indoor Cycling I |
1 |
| PE 111 |
Indoor Cycling II |
1 |
| PE 131 |
Adapted Self Defense |
1 |
| PE 180 |
Running Aerobics I |
1 |
| PE 181 |
Running Aerobics II |
1 |
| PE 220 |
Kickboxing I |
1 |
| PE 221 |
Kickboxing II |
1 |
| KIN 50 |
Internship in Kinesiology |
1-3 |
| CO ED 101 |
General Work Experience |
1-3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18-23 |
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC or GCC General Education. Elective
units may be used to reach the 60-unit degree requirement.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
Fall 2024
|
GCC Catalog 2024-2025 |
| 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. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year. |
