Physical Education

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Group Fitness Instructor

Required Program (units)
PET 413 Group Fitness Instructor Certification (3)
PET 414 Health Fitness Management (3)
PET 415 Designing Fitness Training for the Active Older Adult (2)
PET 416 Sport and Fitness Psychology: Motivational Strategies for Behavioral Change (2)
PET 417 Fitness Injury Prevention and Management (2)
PET 402 Nutrition for Fitness (2)
PET 493 Group Fitness Instructor Practicum (2)

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 16

The Group Fitness Instructor Certificate program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful in the field of group fitness instruction. In addition, this certificate will prepare students to sit for the American Council on Exercise's Group Fitness Instructor examination.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- perform and interpret the results of a comprehensive health screening and fitness assessment.
- design safe and effective group exercise classes utilizing appropriate music and equipment.
- demonstrate and teach safe and effective exercise techniques with appropriate modifications for a variety of populations.
-apply skills and knowledge to manage fitness programs and/or facilities.
- operate within the ethical and legal scope of practice for the group fitness instructor.

CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Personal Trainer

Required Program (units)
PET 410 Personal Trainer Certification: Exercise Science & Fitness Assessment (3)
PET 411 Personal Trainer Certification: Program Design & Instructional Methodology (2)
PET 416 Sport and Fitness Psychology: Motivational Strategies for Behavioral Change (2)
PET 417 Fitness Injury Prevention and Management (2)
PET 402 Nutrition for Fitness (2)
PET 490 Personal Training Internship (2)
BUS 300 Introduction to Business (3)

TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED 16

The Personal Trainer Certificate program is designed to provide students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills necessary to be successful in the field of personal training. In addition, this certificate will prepare students to sit for the American Council on Exercise's Personal Training examination.

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- perform and interpret the results of a comprehensive health screening and fitness assessment.
- Compile and utilize health, lifestyle, medical, and fitness assessment information to design safe, appropriate, and effective exercise programs.
- demonstrate and teach safe and effective exercise techniques for a variety of populations.
- apply skills and knowledge to set up practice as an independent contractor or a sole proprietorship.
- operate within the ethical and legal scope of practice of the personal trainer