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COLLEGE . CAMPUS 78 D R T R O P TECHNOLOGY IR and Nutrition Department PALOMAR A CAREER INSTITUTE CARLSBAD & SMALL BUSINESS ENCINITAS DEVELOPMENT CENTER offers courses for transfer or PACIFIC CARDIFF MANCHESTER OCEAN SAN ELIJO CAMPUS to fulfill general education SOLANA BEACH NOT TO SCALE DEL MAR requirements. The department SAN DIEGO also offers a variety of MiraCosta College certificates to prepare students Kinesiology, Health & Nutrition Programs miracosta.edu/heal miracosta.edu/kine for employment in the health miracosta.edu/massage miracosta.edu/nutrition and wellness industry. miracosta.edu/yoga

Robert Fulbright, Ph.D. For more information, go to Professor of Kinesiology miracosta.edu/kine  760.757.2121, x6423  [email protected] miracosta.edu/heal Gail Meinhold, MS, RD miracosta.edu/nutrition Department Chair miracosta.edu/yoga  760.757.2121, x6566  miracosta.edu/massage [email protected] Casey McFarland, MPH Professor of Kinesiology & Health  760.757.2121, x6226  [email protected]

“The Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition program gave me the knowledge to find a career that I am passionate for and This brochure was funded by the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education become an expert in the Improvement Act of 2006 (17- C01- 032) awarded to MiraCosta College and field of personal training. administered by the California Community College Chancellor’s Office. The district, and each individual who represents the district, shall provide access The staff is very knowledgeable and have a to its services, classes, and programs without regard to age, ancestry, color, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender true passion for helping those in need.” expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, —Garrett Schultz , MiraCosta College parental status, race or ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or because he or she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing KHAN student characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

09/17 Reprint PERSONAL FITNESS TRAINER PROGRAM FITNESS NUTRITION SPECIALIST KINESIOLOGY, HEALTH & NUTRITION

The Personal Fitness Trainer Certificate is designed for The Fitness Nutrition Certificate provides the knowledge, ASSOCIATES DEGREE individuals interested in entering the field of fitness training skills, and abilities to successfully work with clients and MiraCosta College’s Kinesiology, Health and Nutrition and/or instruction. The program is designed to prepare athletes seeking basic nutritional guidance and to fight Department offer the following associate degree: students to be entry-level fitness instructors and personal the battle against global obesity. It is designed for students trainers. Upon completion of the certificate program, students currently working on or holding the Personal Fitness Trainer Associates Degree: Liberal Arts with an Area of Emphasis in may consider sitting for the National Academy of Sports Certificate of Achievement. Upon completion of the certificate Applied Health, Nutrition & Kinesiology Medicine (NASM), American College of Sports Medicine program, students may consider sitting for the National The integrated pattern of courses are focused on the (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Fitness Nutrition theoretical and applied aspects of kinesiology, health and Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and National Specialist exam, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) nutrition. These courses can assist students in developing Council Strength & Fitness (NCSF) national certification exams. Lifestyle & Weight Management Coach exam, and/or the an understanding of the theories and concepts related International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) Sports to healthful living strategies and provide a foundation for Certificate of Achievement Nutrition Specialist exam. entry into allied health careers. Students transferring to a Personal Fitness Trainer 22.5-25 units four year university may choose courses that will provide a Certificate of Proficiency For more information about this certificate, please consult basic foundation for further university study in areas such Fitness Nutrition Specialist 12 Units the MiraCosta College catalog at as kinesiology, nutrition, nursing, and the health sciences. catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/kinesiology. For more information about this certificate, please consult Potential career paths include the fields of food science, the MiraCosta College catalog at dietetics and nutrition, education, community health MASSAGE THERAPY PROGRAM catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/nutrition. education, athletic training, physical therapy, and medical technicians. Students are advised to meet with a counselor The Massage Therapy certificates satisfy the California YOGA INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM to select courses that are most appropriate to their Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC) and National Certification educational goal. Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCTMB) The Yoga Instructor 200-hour certificate prepares students For more information about this degree, please consult requirements to be certified as a Massage Therapist. Based to meet the requirements for Yoga Alliance to become a the MiraCosta College catalog at upon the medical model, the program requires knowledge of 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/ anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, pathology, massage and The Yoga Instructor 300-hour certificate prepares students addendumhealthnutritionkinesiology. bodywork assessment, theory and application, including to meet the requirements to become a 500-hour registered in-class and supervised practice, and business and ethics. yoga teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. This comprehensive Students looking to earn a certificate or degree in one of Graduates of the program will be prepared to take the and wisdom-based program uses anatomy and physiology these programs should make an appointment with the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) to receive as well as English and Sanskrit terminology to provide students Counseling Department at 760.795.6670. CAMTC certification. Graduates seek employment in health with both a broad background and practical experience in and wellness centers, spas, rehab clinics, private practice the essential elements of yoga. Completion of the program and more. prepares students for employment in health clubs, spas, yoga studios, hospitals, and the health industry as well as for self- Certificate of Achievement employment as yoga instructors. Massage Therapist (500 Hours) 24 units Holistic Health Practitioner (1,000 Hours) 45 units Certificate of Proficiency Yoga Instructor (200 Hours) 7 Units For more information about these certificates, please consult the MiraCosta College catalog at Certificate of Achievement catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/healtheducation. Yoga Instructor (300 Hours) 12–14 units

For more information about this certificate, please consult the MiraCosta College catalog at catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/kinesiology.