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The Exercise Science Department offers Certificates of Achievement for the Fitness Specialist Certification, Basic and Advanced. The Fitness Specialist program is designed to train and qualify students to function as entry-level, intermediate and advance group exercise leaders and personal trainers. Students will learn the scientific principles of exercise and physical conditioning, techiques of exercise leadership with groups and individuals, assessment and establishment of healthy behaviors, nutrition and the designing of safe, effective and personalized exercise plans for a variety of clients.
The Fitness Specialist Certification - Basic
Introduction to Exercise Physiology
Introduction to Applied Kinesiology
Techniques of Weight Training
Nutrition for Athletes
Exercise for Special Populations
Techniques of Exercise Leadership
Fitness Specialist Internship
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The Fitness Specialist Certification - Advanced
All classes offered under the Basic program
Fitness Assessment & Laboratory
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
First Aid & CPR
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In one year you can fulfill the course requirements and become a Fitness Specialist. Our program will prepare you for employment in the health and fitness industry and provide you with exercise science knowledge, skills and experience while obtaining a state-approved certificate.
Program Benefits
- Personal Trainers
- Commercial Fitness Settings
- Corporate fitness programs
- Strength Coaches
- Physical therapy aids
- Aquatic instructors
- An affordable fast-paced program to get state certified
- Preparation to get nationally certified (ACSM, ACE, BFPT)
- Build a career path or transfer to a 4-year program
Advisory Board
Melanie Durkin M.A., ACE
Todd Durkin M.A., CSCS, ACE, NCTMB
Terry Davis M.A.
Tony Fajardo
Shannon von Guenthner M.S., ACE
Caree Lesh M.S., CVE
Southwestern College, 900 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 421-6700