Rio Hondo College
Fitness Specialist Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
The Division of Kinesiology, Dance, and Athletics is dedicated to the lifelong learning of individuals. Each area places a focus on health, fitness, performance, and wellness as part of the commitment to each learner. The Fitness Specialist Certificate Program centers on knowledge of exercise science principles, with a strong emphasis on the application of skills to develop an employable fitness professional. Further, an emphasis is placed attitudes and behaviors important to those serving not just as practitioners, but as role models of fitness.
| Knowledge (K) | |||||||||||
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| K1: Understand basic exercise science principles and terminology. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| K2: Communicate knowledge of exercise, health, and nutrition principles via class discussion. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| K3: Synthesize exercise science principles to explore issues and solve problems. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| K4: Articulate the application of exercise science guidelines to special populations and health conditions. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| K5: Demonstrate knowledge of exercise science principles through written and oral assessments. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| K6: Expand the use of distance learning, digital technology, and mobile learning. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Skills (S) | |||||||||||
| KIN 115 | KIN 122 | KIN 126 | KIN 127 | KIN 128 | KIN 131 | KIN 145 | KIN 146 | KINA130 | KINA158 | KINA159 | |
| S1: Apply principles of exercise science. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| S2: Demonstrate proficiency in oral and written skills. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| S3: Assess health, fitness, nutritional, and medical status of individuals. | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
| S4: Design science-based exercise programs. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |
| S5: Develop specific exercise and/or nutrition plans meeting fitness status and goals. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| S6: Implement theory through application in programs and projects. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| S7: Evaluate effectiveness of techniques of training. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| S8: Utilize creativity and innovation to research information and apply to learning concepts. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| Attitudes (A) | |||||||||||
| KIN 115 | KIN 122 | KIN 126 | KIN 127 | KIN 128 | KIN 131 | KIN 145 | KIN 146 | KINA130 | KINA158 | KINA159 | |
| A1: Value individual differences in needs and goals in developing exercise and nutrition plans. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| A2: Integrate technology tools for learning, communication, and project completion. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
| A3: Provide sensitivity and emotional intelligence in understanding clients. | x | x | x | x | x | ||||||
| A4: Be able to develop a personal vision and philosophy towards lifelong wellness. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| Behaviors (B) | |||||||||||
| KIN 115 | KIN 122 | KIN 126 | KIN 127 | KIN 128 | KIN 131 | KIN 145 | KIN146 | KINA130 | KINA158 | KINA159 | |
| B1: Apply exercise science principles in personal exercise and nutrition plans. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| B2: Make sound nutritional choices, healthy preparation, and safe supplementation. | x | x | x | ||||||||
| B3: Demonstrate mind-body (neurophysiological) connections in lifelong wellness and learning. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | ||||
| B4: Seek opportunities for lifelong learning, enhancement of the six dimensions of wellness, and professional development. | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
