MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3059 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2017 Spring Last Admit Term: 2019 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 64-69.5 CIP Code: 31.0501	Primary College: Initiating College: Glendale Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: CGC GCC MCC PVC SCC SMC Field of Interest: Health Sciences Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education, Recreation and Wellness (32) GPA: 2.0
SOC Code: 25-1193, 27-2021, 27-2022, 39-9031

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science and Personal Training program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) personal trainer certification and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. The curriculum is designed to strengthen students` educational background in fitness and nutrition potentially increasing their marketability in these fields. This degree may also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health may also find this program appropriate.

Suggested Course Plan Sequenced by Semester: CG, GC, MC, PV, SC, SM

Required Courses

EMT101 Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers (0.50) OR
HES106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) (0.50) OR
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider/Professional Rescuer certification 0-0.50

EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science 3
EXS112 Professional Applications of Fitness Principles 3
EXS125 Introduction to Exercise Physiology 3
EXS130 Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques 3
EXS132 Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques 3
EXS145 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
EXS214 Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises 2
EXS216 Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning 2
EXS218 Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities 2

+ EXS239 Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR
+ EXS239AA Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) AND
+ EXS239AB Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2) 3

FON100 Introductory Nutrition (3) OR
FON105 Nutrition Principles for Fitness Professionals (3) OR
FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) 3

+ FON210 Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activity 3
+ FON247 Weight Management Science 3

Credits: 36-36.5

Restricted Electives
Choose a total of six (6) credits from EXS, FON, HES, PED and/or WED courses except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area. Maximum of three (3) credits of PED courses may be counted toward the Restricted Electives. EXS+++++ Any EXS Exercise Science courses FON+++++ Any FON Food and Nutrition courses HES+++++ Any HES Health Science courses PED+++++ Any PED Physical Education courses (maximum of 3 credits) WED+++++ Any WED Wellness Education courses	Credits: 6

General Electives
	Credits:

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement	Credits: 22-27

General Education Core	Credits: 12-17

First-Year Composition	Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication	Credits: 3
+ COM225 Public Speaking 3

Critical Reading	Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Mathematics	Credits: 3-5
Any approved general education course from the Mathematics area except MAT112. The following courses or higher are recommended: + MAT120 Intermediate Algebra (5) OR + MAT121 Intermediate Algebra (4) OR + MAT122 Intermediate Algebra (3) 3-5

General Education Distribution	Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design	Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design area.

Social-Behavioral Sciences	Credits: 3
HES100 Healthful Living (3) OR PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) 3

Natural Sciences	Credits: 4
BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR + BIO156 Introductory Biology for Allied Health (4) OR + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4

Program Competencies
1. Compare and contrast the disciplines, professions and research areas that are encompassed by the fields of exercise science/kinesiology, exercise and wellness, and physical education. (EXS101) 2. Assess and interpret body composition using skin fold and girth measurement techniques, and recommend ideal weight according to body fat percentage. (EXS112) 3. Describe the functions of bone, muscle, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the body. (EXS125) 4. Demonstrate proper lifting techniques using weight machines and free weights. (EXS130) 5. Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. (EXS132) 6. Perform exercise tests, including pretest evaluation, physical fitness testing, and clinical exercise testing. (EXS145) 7. Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance range-of-motion (ROM) in the general population. (EXS214) 8. Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance muscular strength, power, and endurance in the general population. (EXS216) 9. Develop programs that will enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and help to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. (EXS218) 10. Demonstrate proper protocol for guiding clients in determining their individual fitness goals and assessing the goals to ensure that they are safe and effective in maintaining or increasing the clients fitness status. (EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB) 11. Apply current nutrition guidelines to maintain optimal health and nutritional status for specific stages of the lifecycle and/or for specific lifestyle factors. (FON100, FON105, FON241) 12. List guidelines for maintaining water and electrolyte balance. (FON210) 13. Differentiate between anabolic, catabolic, and energy producing supplements. (FON210) 14. Identify and explain genetic, physiological, psychological, metabolic, and environmental influences on body weight. (FON247) 15. Assess patient/victim following appropriate steps and demonstrating standard/personal safety techniques including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, opening airway obstructions and the use of an Autonomic External Defibrillator (AED). (EMT101, HES106)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: April 28, 2015

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.