Courses Descriptions

280 Applied Exercise Physiology
2 hours, 2 units
Grade Only
Advisory: Mathematics 95 with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Level M40. This course is part of the Fitness Specialist Certification This course is designed for the student in the Fitness Specialist Certificate Program to study how the body functions under conditions of exercise stress and how fitness behaviors affect health and wellness. Emphasis is placed on muscular, cardiorespiratory, and other physiological processes that occur as a result of exercise conditioning, and the effect of disease. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

281 Applied Kinesiology
2 hours, 2 units
Grade only
This course is designed for the student in the Fitness Specialist Certificate Program to study movement as it relates to exercise under both normal and injury conditions. Students learn the practical implications of bones, joints, nerves, and muscle actions. Emphasis is placed on applying body alignment, range of motion, stabilization, and acceleration principles to the development of exercise programs. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.  

282 Techniques of Weight Training
2 hours, 2 units
Grade Only
This course, part of the Fitness Specialist Certification Program, is designed to provide a thorough review for those intending to teach weight training. The course studies anatomy and physiology, training sequences, available equipment, and safety factors, including contraindications. Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

283 Exercise and Fitness Assessment
1.75 hour lecture, 0.75 hour lab, 2 units
Grade Only
This course is designed for the student in the Fitness Specialist Certificate Program to learn how to assess cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, body fat, pulmonary function, and blood pressure and evaluate the results. Emphasis is placed on determining the appropriate test, conducting the test, evaluating the results, and creating an exercise program. (FT). Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

284 Fitness and Sports Nutrition
2 hours, 2 units
Grade Only
Advisory: English 51 and 56, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent, or Assessment Skill Levels W5 and R5. This course is part of the Fitness Specialist Certification Program. Students will study the basic principles of nutrition and the ramifications of nutrition on sports activities. Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

285 Exercise for Special Populations
2 hours, 2 units
Grade Only
This course is designed for the student in the Fitness Specialist Certificate to study the exercise implications for special populations related to age, medical condition and level of fitness. Emphasis is placed on cardiac conditions, diabetes, physical disabilities, HIV and AIDS, asthma, sensory impairments, seniors, children, athletes, mentally impaired and pregnant and post partum women and the issues and barriers to exercise. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

286 Techniques of Exercise Leadership
1.75 hours lecture, 0.75 hour lab, 2 units
Grade Only
This course is designed for the student in the Fitness Specialist Certificate Program to study the principles and techniques involved in teaching group exercise and developing a personal trainer/client relationship. Emphasis is placed on client assessment, communication skills, program design, exercise adherence, teaching strategies, and professional responsibility and liability. (FT). Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable.

287 Fitness Specialist Internship
1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab, 2 units
Grade Only
Prerequisite: Physical Education 280 and 281 and 283, each with a grade of “C” or better, or equivalent. This course is designed to provide students in the Fitness Specialist Certificate Program with practical experience in the field of exercise and fitness. Emphasis is placed on participant screening, evaluation, and exercise program design, self marketing, fitness specialist/client relationships and professional responsibility in a fitness setting. (FT) Associate Degree Credit and not Transferable. This discipline may offer specialized instruction in one or more of the following areas: Supervised Tutoring (044), Special Topics (265), Independent Study (290), Individualized Instruction (296), Service Learning (277), Applied Applications and Software Skills (045L), or Work Experience (270). Detailed course descriptions are listed on page 96. Please refer to the class schedule and/or see the dean or department chair for availability.