KIN 115 - Fitness Specialist Internship

Prerequisite: Instructor approval, KIN 126, KIN 127, KIN 131
Prerequisite/Corequisite:KIN 122, KIN 128, KIN 145, KIN 146
Transfers to: CSU

This course will provide students with practical experience in the fields of health, fitness, and exercise instruction. Emphasis is placed on participant screening, evaluation, fitness assessment, exercise program design, nutrition and health education, and principles of exercise science. The course includes career preparation, self-marketing and social media, trainer-client relationship building, and professional responsibility in a fitness setting. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry and/or a Certificate of Achievement in the Fitness Specialist Program, as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the mind and body. Instructor approval is required for enrollment.