Associate of Arts - Kinesiology - Fitness Instruction

Students completing the program will be able to... • Conduct assessment of personal fitness levels. • Develop a conditioning program to improve conditioning levels utilizing the periodization model. • Design a conditioning program to meet the unique needs of special populations.

The associate in science degree in fitness instruction is a two-year course of study designed for students who are interested in a career in the fitness industry and/or wish to transfer to a four-year institution in kinesiology or related major. It will expose students to many facets of the fitness industry and is appropriate for those students who wish to become a personal trainer and/or group exercise instructor. Completion of the degree will also prepare students to sit for one of the national personal training or group exercise instructor certification examinations. Students who intend to transfer to a four-year institution must consult with program faculty and college counselors to ensure that the requirements for transfer to appropriate institutions are met. Possible programs of study at the baccalaureate level include exercise science, strength and conditioning, preparation for a teaching credential or other specialty area under the kinesiology umbrella.

To earn a degree, students must complete each course used to meet a major requirement with a “C” grade or higher and complete general education requirements as listed in the catalog. Certain courses may satisfy both major and general education requirements; however, the units are only counted once.