The Certificate of Achievement in Peak Performance for Sport is designed for students seeking employment in the sport, athletic, coaching, and fitness fields. Students study physiological, psychological and sociological principles to evaluate human performance for youth, high school, collegiate, and professional athletes and teams. Students learn the basic anatomical principles used to maximize performance, biomechanics, program design, training techniques, and the role of nutrition to increase energy and enhance performance. Students in the program use social scientific inquiry through descriptive and comparative investigation to evaluate the connection between cognitive strategies and performance in fitness and sport. This certificate can be completed in one year.
Please contact the Student Success Team for this program if you have any questions.| Course | Units | Typically Offered |
| 1st Semester | ||
| KIN 170 - Sport and Exercise PsychologyM | 3.0 | |
KIN 170 - Sport and Exercise Psychology (3.0 units) Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed to improve the athletic performance of individuals and teams within the areas of sport and fitness by introducing students to psychological concepts and skills. Areas of study will include motivation theory, personality and sport, group processes, research methods, and cognitive development in sport performance. The course will examine techniques such as imagery, goal setting, cognitive restructuring, coping, and arousal regulation to help athletes and coaches achieve peak performance. | ||
| KIN 126 - Principles of Strength and ConditioningM | 3.0 | |
KIN 126 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. This course includes information needed for students who intend to teach strength and conditioning. The course covers anatomy and physiology, bioenergetics, biomechanics, training adaptations, exercise and equipment selection, training techniques, program design, and safety factors. This course is designed for students pursuing a career in the fitness industry; Fitness Specialist, Strength and Performance Coach, or Coaching of Sport Certificates; or an AS in Sports Medicine; and/or students interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of exercise on the body and mind. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 6.0 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| Select one: KIN 131 / KIN 159 / KIN 188 M | 3.0 | |
KIN 131 - Functional Anatomy of Movement (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. This course provides an overview of the study of movement as it relates to exercise under both normal and injury conditions. Students will learn the basic anatomical principals used specifically in the area of human performance. Emphasis is placed on applying body alignment, range of motion, stabilization, and acceleration principles to the analysis of movement. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry, a certificate in the Fitness Specialist Program, or those interested in furthering their understanding of the biomechanical effects of exercise on the body. KIN 159 - Leadership in Sport (3.0 units) Advisory: It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course takes up leadership theories and the impact of leadership empowerment through sport. The course is designed for students interested in increasing insight into leadership within sport environments by examining philosophical, sociological, and psychological leadership dynamics in individual and team sports from youth through professional levels. The course covers topics such as leadership theories, self-awareness, informal and formal leadership, emotional intelligence theory, athlete motivation, team dynamics, the role of team captains, and communication theories. KIN 188 - Theory of Coaching (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. The purpose of this course is to examine the philosophical, physiological, sociological, and psychological aspects of the coaching profession. Other aspects that will be studied are the principles used in the effective teaching of sports, athlete motivation, nutrition for athletes from youth through collegiate age groups, leadership, technical and tactical skill training and all components of team management. | ||
| Select one: DANC 114 / KINA 139 / KINA 148 / KINA 136 / KINA 158 M | 1.0 | |
DANC 114 - Conditioning & Alignment for the Dancer (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level and read college-level texts. This course is designed to provide the physical training and preparation for students interested in dance, yoga, Pilates, and athletics, and is suitable for individuals seeking to move with greater efficiency and less pain in everyday activities. Students learn how to move safely and effectively while developing strength, flexibility, proper alignment, agility, balance, and coordination. Coursework is designed for those who want to work at a more deliberate pace and in a non-competitive atmosphere, or who are recovering from prior injury. KINA 139 - Cross Training for Fitness (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written college composition and read college-level texts. This cross-training course is designed for the beginning through advanced student who wishes to increase their cardiovascular fitness level through a variety of aerobic and anaerobic activities. It is designed to present the following skills to the student: running, cycling, swimming, interval training and introduction to weight training. Additionally, the student will learn basic definitions and terminology of the current fitness arena, assisting them with fitness as a life-long process using a variety of cardiovascular mediums. KINA 148 - Strength Training (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to read college-level texts. This course covers the fundamentals of strength and conditioning. Students are introduced to a variety of routines that enable them to develop personal strength and conditioning plans. KINA 136 - Pilates Mat I (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written college composition and read college-level texts. This course introduces students to the basic Pilates floor exercises, which are designed to increase strength in the abdominal and spinal musculature. Students will engage in activities and exercises designed to increase awareness of body alignment, increase strength in the torso, spine and limbs, increase endurance, learn breathing techniques to utilize in strength training exercises, increase coordination, improve balance, and will learn about the muscle groups and their actions being utilized during traditional Pilates mat work. This course is suitable for students interested in conditioning, dance, Hatha Yoga, athletics, and individuals seeking to increase strength to better support the spine in everyday activities. KINA 158 - Yoga I (1.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written college composition and read college-level texts. This course is designed for the beginning student who would like to learn the fundamental physical Asanas (poses) of Hatha Yoga as well as Pranayama (breathing techniques) and Dhyana (meditation techniques). The goal of the course is to integrate the mind, body, and spirit and to give the student tools to better manage stress, alleviate physical tensions, and encourage optimum fitness. In this introductory course, students learn proper physical alignment in the standing poses (Sun Salutation Series A-C, Warrior 1-2, Downward Dog, Upward Dog, Cobra, Triangle, Crescent), the floor poses (Staff, Lotus, Cobbler, Twists, Backbends), and in elementary inversions (Inverted Leg Rest, Headstand Preparation, WallDog Preparation). | ||
| KIN 122 - Nutrition for Sport and FitnessM | 3.0 | |
KIN 122 - Nutrition for Sport and Fitness (3.0 units) Advisory:It is advised that students be able to engage in written composition at a college level, read college-level texts, and have knowledge of elementary algebra concepts. This course provides an overview of the role of nutrition to increase energy and enhance performance. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and water will be introduced. The digestive system and metabolic systems will be discussed. Sport and exercise nutrient needs before, during, and after exercise are evaluated for their effect on optimal health and performance. Carbohydrate loading, popular diets, and supplementation are discussed. This course is designed for the student pursuing a career in the fitness industry; certificates in Fitness Specialist, Coaching of Sport, Sport and Performance Coach, and Community Health Worker; and/or the A.A. in Dance and the A.S in Sports Medicine, as well as those interested in furthering their understanding of the effects of nutrition on the mind and body. | ||
| Total Semester Units: | 7.0 | |
| Total Units for Peak Performance for Sport COA program | 13.0 | |
| AP exams and courses taken outside of Rio Hondo College may fulfill general education and/or major requirements. Please check with a counselor. |
| M | Major course; course may also meet a general education requirement |
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