Program Code: CC.FITNESSSPEC
This certificate will give students the core skills and experience needed to enter the fitness industry at an entry level position. Students attain knowledge and learn skills to seek careers related to personal training, nutrition, strength and conditioning specialist as well as other careers in the fitness industry.
The course work for this program includes cooperative work experience which affords the student opportunity for hands-on-experience within the various areas of the health and fitness industry. Students may enter this program at any term.
For information contact Tracy Nelson, 503-594-3274 or tracyn@clackamas.edu.
RELATED INSTRUCTION OUTCOMES
COMPUTATION
- 1 course - MTH-050 Technical Mathematics I or MTH-065 Algebra II or higher
- Use appropriate mathematics to solve problems.
COMMUNICATION
- 1 course - WR-101 Workplace Writing or WR-121Z Composition I
- Read actively, think critically, and write purposefully and capably for professional audiences.
HUMAN RELATIONS
- 1 course - COMM-218Z Interpersonal Communication
- Engage in ethical communication processes that accomplish goals.
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- apply advanced interpersonal skills in the areas of leadership, motivation and communication;
- assess and apply advanced exercise principles related to injury prevention, conditioning, resistance training, and functional training;
- analyze nationally recognized standards for fitness and health and be able to communicate the benefits and precautions associated with exercise;
- formulate behavior modification strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change with clients;
- demonstrate advanced leadership abilities, interpersonal communication skills, organizational and presentation skills and other necessary professional qualities demanded of health and fitness professionals in the workforce.
Career opportunities include:
- personal trainer
- life coach
- nutrition specialist
- strength and conditioning specialist
- athletic coach
- fitness instructor
- physical education instructor
