Certificate Programs

• • Athletic Trainer

    

    The Athletic Trainer Aide I

    The Athletic Trainer Aide I Certificate provides minimal experience necessary to assist High School Athletic Trainers and Athletic Health Care Providers in the community. Students desiring a Bachelor's Degree (transfer program) should consult with an advisor to discuss transferability of courses. For more information please contact Michael Landas (909.274.3669 or mlandas@mtsac.edu).

    REQUIRED COURSES:

    Course	Description	Units
    KIN 3	First Aid and CPR (OR) KIN 5 Advanced First Aid/CPR/Emergency Response	3.0
    KIN 19	Introduction to Care/Prevention of Activity/Sports-Related Injuries	3.0
    KIN 34	Fitness for Living	3.0
    KIN 92	Work Experience - Athletic Training	2.0
    	TOTAL UNITS	11.0

  • Coaching

    Coaching

    This certificate program is intended to prepare students for employment as high school (walk-on) coaches, but is appropriate for coaches at various levels. For more information please contact John Knott (909.274.4348 or jknott2@mtsac.edu).

    REQUIRED COURSES:

    Course	Description	Units
    KIN 13	Sports Officiating	3.0
    KIN 34	Fitness for Living	3.0
    KIN 44	Theory of Coaching	3.0
    KIN 81	Work Experience for Coaching	2.0
    	TOTAL UNITS	11.0

    Exit Requirement: First Aid and CPR Certification

  • Fitness Specialist / Personal Training

    Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer

    The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate prepares students for careers as personal trainers, health/fitness professionals in corporate fitness facilities, wellness centers and public/private health clubs. The Fitness Specialist/Personal Trainer Certificate curriculum is designed to prepare students who wish to take exams offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and other nationally recognized organizations. Technical skills necessary for implementation of safe, effective and motivational physical fitness program are presented. For more information please contact Chris Jackson (909.274.4556 or cjackson@mtsac.edu).

    REQUIRED COURSES:

    Course	Description	Units
    KIN 15	Administration of Fitness Programs	2.0
    KIN 24	Kinesiology	2.0
    KIN 38	Physiology of Exercise for Fitness	3.0
    KIN 39	Techniques of Fitness Testing	2.0
    KIN 40	Techniques of Teaching Cardiovascular Exercise	3.0
    KIN 85	Fitness Specialist Internship	1.0
    Choose one course from the following		3.0
    NF 10	Nutrition for Personal Health and Wellness
    NF 12	Sports Nutrition
    NF 25	Introduction to Nutrition Science
    or NF 25H	Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors
    	TOTAL UNITS	16.0

    Recommended Electives:

    Course	Description	Units
    DNCE 39A	Alignment and Correctives	0.5-1
    KINF 25	Core Performance and Foundation Movement	1-2

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