Program Overview

Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist at Cerritos College

Certificate of Achievement

The Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to work in the fitness industry. The required core courses provide students with the academic preparation and skills required for employment as a Fitness Specialist and to prepare for several national certification exams.

Salary, Growth and Careers

Salary

Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $20,000 to over $239,000 with an average salary of $75,000.

Growth

Career opportunities for this program are expected to grow nationwide from 2022 to 2032.

Careers

• Umpires, Referees, and Other Sports Officials
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +9.7%
  • Average Salary: $41k
  • Salary Range: $32k - $45k
• Athletes and Sports Competitors
  • Education Level: No formal educational credential
  • Job Growth: +9.1%
  • Average Salary: $51k
  • Salary Range: $20k - $239k+
• Coaches and Scouts
  • Education Level: Bachelor's degree
  • Job Growth: +9.2%
  • Average Salary: $65k
  • Salary Range: $36k - $67k
• Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
  • Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Job Growth: +13.7%
  • Average Salary: $61k
  • Salary Range: $37k - $75k
• Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +5.9%
  • Average Salary: $105k
  • Salary Range: $50k - $165k
• Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
  • Education Level: Doctoral or professional degree
  • Job Growth: +3.3%
  • Average Salary: $128k
  • Salary Range: $75k - $170k

Program Map

Exercise Science: Fitness Specialist

• Certificate of Achievement: 25.0 Units
• Major Course
• General Education Course
• Elective Course
• Milestone
• Offers Microcredential

Program Pathway

• Fall 2024: 1st Term (9.0 Units)
  • KIN 102: Introduction to Athletic Training (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 104: Fitness and Wellness (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 110 or HED 110: Choose a course (3.0 Units)
• Spring 2025: 2nd Term (6.0 Units)
  • KIN 203: Programs and Principles of Conditioning (3.0 Units)
  • KIN 205: Anatomical Movement Analysis (3.0 Units)
• Fall 2025: 3rd Term (6.0 Units)
  • KIN 202: Measurement and Interpretation of Fitness (3.0 Units)
  • BA 100: Fundamentals of Business (3.0 Units)
• Spring 2026: 4th Term (4.0 Units)
  • KIN 271B: Work Experience in Fitness (1.0 Units)
  • HED 200: Nutrition for Health, Fitness, and Physical Activity (3.0 Units)