Exercise Science and Fitness Specialist

The Kinesiology Program is designed to prepare students for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Coaching, and Fitness Management. Interested students may also pursue a career in fitness. Kinesiology classes offer students an opportunity to enrich their education with emphasis on improved individual physical well-being as well as pursuing professional career options.

Degree in Exercise Science

Students completing the Associate of Science Degree in Exercise Science will be able to:

Apply the science of Kinesiology to understand, appreciate and achieve the maximum benefits provided by physical movement for developing an individual's health and wellness.
Understand and demonstrate to others the core components of personal training.
Understand and demonstrate to others the core components of foundations of group fitness.

Exercise Science Program of Study

Full Catalog Description / Degree Information

Exercise Science AS degree and Certificate

ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE DEGREE

The Exercise Science Fitness Specialist program will prepare students for careers in entry level jobs in the fitness and health industry. This program provides knowledge and leadership skills necessary for preparing students to become Certified Personal Trainers and/or Certified Group Fitness Instructors. To earn an Associate in Science Degree in Exercise Science, students must complete 18 specified units, the college's General Education requirements and/or elective units for a minimum of 60 units. In addition to General Education degree requirements, complete the following

REQUIRED CORE UNITS

Complete the following four courses (12 units):

HED M05 First Aid, CPR and Emergency Procedures 3.0

KIN M16 Personal Training Principles 3.0

KIN M17 Teaching Group Fitness 3.0

KIN M18 Foundations of Fitness 3.0

UNITS from PROGRAM ELECTIVES 6.0

TOTAL UNITS 18.0

EXERCISE SCIENCE: FITNESS SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist, students complete 18 or more specified units. The Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement will prepare students for careers in entry level jobs in the fitness and health industry. This program provides applied knowledge and leadership skills necessary for students to become Personal Trainers and/or Group Fitness Instructors. In addition to acting as a primary hiring qualification for major fitness employers, the earning of this certificate may also serve as a means for current fitness professionals to earn wage increases and career advancement.

REQUIRED CORE UNITS

Complete the following four courses (12 units):

BUS M30 Introduction to Business 3.0

KIN M16 Personal Training Principles 3.0

KIN M17 Teaching Group Fitness 3.0

KIN M18 Foundations of Fitness 3.0

UNITS from PROGRAM ELECTIVES 6.0

TOTAL UNITS 18.0

MOORPARK COLLEGE FITNESS SPECIALIST INTERNSHIP

This immersive, on-campus internship equips qualified interns with fitness and business skills experience relevant to working in fitness and sports medicine industries. Students will apply classroom knowledge by conducting sessions in personal training, small group training, and/or strength and conditioning with Moorpark College student athletes. Returning interns will sharpen their trainer skills, while concurrently mentoring entry-level interns in time management, motivational interviewing, and sales.

For more information please contact professor Jeff Kreil. If you secured the internship and need to enroll for college credit please visit the M80 internship site linked on the bottom right hand side.