P.E. Fitness Certificates

 

PET 410

PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION:  EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS ASSESSMENT

This course is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge necessary to prepare for the American Council on Exercise's National Personal Training Certification Exam. Topics include the following: exercise physiology, human anatomy, applied kinesiology, basic nutrition, health screening, fitness assessment, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
CONTACT:  Connie Zuercher at:  zuerchc@scc.losrios.edu
 

PET 411

 PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATION:  PROGRAM DESIGN & INSTRUCTIONAL METHODOLOGY
This course is designed to provide the student with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to prepare for the American Council on Exercise's National Personal Training Certification Examination. Topics include: program design and implementation for both healthy adults and special populations, communication, and teaching techniques, injury prevention and safety, and professional responsibilities.
CONTACT:  Connie Zuercher at:  zuerchc@scc.losrios.edu
 

PET 412

 STRENGTH AND FITNESS CERTIFICATION

This course is designed to introduce and further research areas required for a strength and fitness certification for the National Council of Strength and Fitness (NCSF). The course includes scientific foundations, nutrition, body composition, components of fitness, exercise prescription, specific needs in special populations, connections between physical activity and mental and emotional health, and exercise programming and assessment.
CONTACT:  Lisa Bauduin at:  bauduil@scc.losrios.edu
 

PET 414

 HEALTH FITNESS MANAGEMENT
This course is designed to provide students with the basic guidelines for starting and managing multiple health and fitness centers in the private setting. The course focuses on initial start-up of a health and fitness center and operating procedures with emphasis on equipment selection and arrangement, employee training, and program planning for safe and optimally beneficial health and fitness results.
CONTACT:  Paul Carmazzi at:  carmazp@scc.losrios.edu
 

PET 418

 NUTRITION FOR PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE
This course will explore nutrition and fitness with emphasis on the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, lifelong fitness, and health.
CONTACT:  Connie Zuercher at:  zuerchc@scc.losrios.edu
 

PET 300

 THEORY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION, FITNESS, AND SPORT
This course provides students with an orientation to the history and trends in physical education, fitness, and sport. Students will be introduced to various career and professional issues in the physical education, kinesiology, and sports fields. An introduction in the major subfields including exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, sport sociology, and sport and exercise psychology will be discussed.

CONTACT:  Lisa Bauduin at:  bauduil@scc.losrios.edu
 

HEED 300

HEALTH SCIENCE
This course will include, but not be limited to, the study of physical and psychological health, creating healthy and caring relationships, avoiding and overcoming harmful habits, building healthy lifestyles, preventing and fighting disease, and facing life's challenges. Specific topics may include the study of physical, mental, and emotional health; managing stress; violence; sexuality; birth control; pregnancy; childbirth; sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS; drug, alcohol, and tobacco use and abuse; nutrition and fitness; prevention and fighting communicable disease; aging; environmental health; and consumerism.
CONTACT:  Debbie Blair or Connie Zuercher at:  blaird@scc.losrios.edu or zuerchc@scc.losrios.edu
 

FIT 350

 FITNESS AND WEIGHT CONTROL
This course is designed for students who wish to assess and improve physical fitness levels and encourage a healthy attitude toward body image and weight control. Students receive instruction concerning the theories and practical activities involved in obtaining and maintaining an appropriate level of physical fitness.
CONTACT:  Karen Kunimura or Connie Zuercher at:  kunimuk@scc.losrios.edu or zuerchc@scc.losrios.edu