Sports and Fitness Programs at LCCC
Sports and fitness professionals aid people in improving their personal fitness and health. As increasing value is being placed upon health care costs and physical fitness within our society, as well as life expectancies increasing, more people are turning to sports and fitness professionals to assist and educate them for maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Clients can include adult members of the general public, special needs populations, children and professional athletes. In addition to entry-level managerial duties, sports and fitness management professionals assess clients' current fitness levels, develop training or rehabilitation programs to meet specific client needs, and educate and train clients. Using their knowledge of health, physiology and biomechanics, they determine the type/level of difficulty of exercises, prescribe specific movements and correct individual's workout techniques.
Career areas to explore
Certificate of Proficiency in Personal Trainer
This program prepares graduates to take a national certifying examination, start their own business or work in health and fitness centers. This program may be completed in one year if taken on a full-time basis. Many students choose to study on a part-time basis. Students in the certificate of proficiency in personal trainer program complete courses in anatomy and physiology, nutrition and weight management, first aid and safety, oral communications, English, biomechanics, exercise physiology, and special populations.
Associate of Applied Science in Sports and Fitness Management
The sports and fitness management program offers career opportunities in private and public fitness centers; entry level management positions in the health, fitness or rehabilitation centers, recreation facilities, and retail sales. Graduates of the program may transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies in sports and fitness management or other fitness related fields. Many students choose to study on a part-time basis. Students pursuing the associate of applied science in sports and fitness management complete courses in anatomy and physiology, nutrition, math, microcomputer applications, English, psychology, exercise physiology, business law, oral communications, first aid and safety, computer applications and personal health.