The purpose of this program is to prepare students for various careers in the fitness industry, including personal training, group exercise instruction, coaching and wellness coaching.
Cost
Estimated Cost: $ 8,072
- Resident Tuition: $ 6,261*
- Technology Fee: $ 585
- General Student Fees: $ 407**
- Online Course Fee: $ 60 (if applicable)
- Books: $ 669 (Some courses use Open Educational Resources (OER), which are free or low-cost materials.)
- Program Specific Fee: $ 30
- Other Costs / Expenses: $ 60*** (Equipment)
Costs provided are estimates only. Learn more and view current tuition and fee information at https://www.lanecc.edu/costs-admission/tuition-fees-and-payments/credit-tuition
*Resident tuition is based on all program requirements (general education, core, directed electives).
**General Student fees are paid once each term, depending on whether you are taking classes on Main Campus, or at one of the outreach centers or by distance learning.
***Any special info about program costs or expenses.
****This is the total of all the differential fees attached to the courses in this program.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
PLO 1 - Administer various basic fitness assessments including the measurement of cardiovascular endurance, body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance in gym or health club settings
PLO 2 - Apply and interpret basic algebraic formulas to fitness assessment data and exercise programming
PLO 3 - Demonstrate interpersonal skills in the areas of leadership, motivation, and communication
PLO 4 - Design and demonstrate safe and effective exercise programs for apparently healthy individuals and groups within current fitness industry standards and best practices
PLO 5 - Respond to the needs of a diverse clientele and demonstrate inclusive practices
PLO 6 - Apply basic behavior modification strategies to enhance exercise and health behavior change with clients
PLO 7 - Apply basic exercise principles related to applied kinesiology, physiology, injury prevention, conditioning, resistance training, and functional training
PLO 8 - Apply nationally recognized standards for fitness and overall health and communicate the benefits and precautions associated with exercise
PLO 9 - Communicate their scope of practice and role within the health and fitness field and the allied health care system and practice appropriate and ethical professional conduct
Program Requirements
General Education
| WR 121Z | Composition 1 | 4 |
| MTH 020 | Math Renewal | 4 |
| | Human Relations - choose one course from list | 3-4 |
Program Core Courses
Must be completed with a grade of C- or better. P/NP not accepted. HE 161/252 may be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass.
| FLS 110 | Coaching Healthy Eating | 2 |
| FLS 120 | Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription - Field Techniques | 3 |
| FLS 130 | Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning Instruction | 2 |
| FLS 140 | Applied Exercise Physiology 1 | 3 |
| FLS 150 | Techniques of Group Exercise Leadership | 2 |
| FLS 160 | Applied Anatomy and Kinesiology | 3 |
| FLS 170 | Mental Dynamics of Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| FLS 185 | Career Preparation | 3 |
| FLS 190 | Injury Prevention and Management | 3 |
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| HE 161 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 |
| | Or | |
| HE 252 | First Aid | 3 |
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| PE 280F | Co-op Ed: Fitness | 1-12 |
| | Or | |
| PE 280O | Co-op Ed: Healthy Aging | 1-12 |
PE 280F/
PE 280O: complete 4 credits. Instructor approval is required for entry.
Complete one of the following:
May be completed with a grade of C- or better, or Pass. Except for FLS 214 - P is not accepted
| FLS 214 | Physical Exercise and Healthy Aging | 3 |
| FN 225 | Nutrition | 4 |
| HE 250 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HE 255 | Global Health and Sustainability | 4 |
| HE 275 | Lifetime Health and Fitness | 3 |
| ART 288 | Introduction to Web Design and Social Media | 3 |
| BA 101 | Introduction to Business | 4 |
| BA 223 | Marketing | 4 |
| BA 238 | Sales | 3 |
| BT 150 | Business Web Pages with WordPress | 3 |
Electives
Complete TWO different PE courses, selected from the following:
Footnotes
1 – Any math above MTH 020 is also accepted
2 – HE 161: students with a current CPR Certification may substitute the CPR requirement. Contact Program Coordinator for details
Notes
Certifications
The FLS program is an ACE, American Council on Exercise, educational partner, such that the FLS curriculum aligns with ACE. Thus, students are better prepared to sit for the following certifications:
- ACE Health Coach
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Personal Trainer
Students can receive discounts on exams and study materials.