KINESIOLOGY DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Kinesiology is the study of mechanics of body movement. Classes offered by the Kinesiology Department include an introduction to Kinesiology, fitness, wellness and anatomy, athletic training principles, and career exploration in the field.

ATHLETIC COACHING CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

The Athletic Coaching Certificate of Achievement is designed to prepare students to become certified athletic coaches in the recreational and competitive sports industry.  Students completing the certificate will be more qualified to coach inter-scholastically, within sport organizations, and in private business.  A final interview will conclude completion of the certificate.  Courses focus on coaching methodology, coaching diverse athlete populations, sports psychology, sports medicine, and advanced skill knowledge.  

Upon successfully completing the program, student will be able to:

• Formulate a full season plan of practice for the diverse athletes in their respective sport.
• Interpret the rules and regulation of student's sport of choice.

CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT

This program is designed for students to be prepared to complete the National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer Examination. Successful completion of the NASM CPT and the MPC Certified Personal Trainer Certificate of Achievement provides the opportunity for employment in the fitness industry as a Certified Personal Trainer. Employment opportunities include working in commercial clubs, personal training studios, and entrepreneurial business owner or manager.

Upon successfully completing the program, student will be able to:

• Demonstrate knowledge of personal training as a profession and the skills, technique, and industry standards required to become a personal trainer.

KINESIOLOGY ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE

The Associate in Arts in Kinesiology for Transfer degree (AA-T in Kinesiology) program provides students an introduction to human movement and function. The program will allow the successful student to gain knowledge and skills necessary to undertake an upper division course of study in a number of areas including physical education/kinesiology, health science, and exercise physiology. The program serves students who will complete their education at MPC and prepares those who plan to transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Kinesiology or related major. Students must complete the Associate Degree for Transfer requirements to earn the AA-T degree.

Upon successfully completing the program, student will be able to:

• Assess how physical, social, emotional, and/or intellectual factors contribute to wellness and healthful living.
• Describe how biomechanics relates to physical activity, skill development and physical fitness.
• Assess the depth and breadth of kinesiology as an academic discipline and the career opportunities it may support.
• Identify how scientific studies such as anatomy and physiology contribute to the study of human movement.