Certificate of Achievement:
Physical Education Fitness Specialist
Courses Required for the Major: Units
PHYE 242, Care and Prevention of Injuries ............... 2
PHYE 280, Applied Exercise Physiology...................2
PHYE 281, Applied Kinesiology................................2
PHYE 282, Techniques of Weight Training.................2
PHYE 283, Exercise and Fitness Assessment.......... 2
PHYE 284, Fitness and Sports Nutrition ....................2
PHYE 285, Exercise for Special Populations ............ 2
PHYE 286, Techniques of Exercise Leadership ......... 2
PHYE 287, Fitness Specialist Internship ...................2
Total Units = 18

This program prepares candidates for American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or American Council of Exercise (ACE) certification exams. Physical Education Classes/Intercollegiate Sports Disclaimer Participation in all sports and physical education activities involves certain inherent risks. Risks may include, but are not limited to, neck and spinal injuries that may result in paralysis or brain injury, injury to bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the muscular skeleton system, and serious injury, or impairment, to other aspects of the body and general health, including death. The San Diego Community College District, its officers, agents and employees are not responsible for the inherent risks associated with participation in physical education classes/intercollegiate sports. Students are strongly advised to consult a physician prior to participating in any physical education activity.