About
City College of San Francisco’s Personal Training Certificate of Achievement in San Francisco, California, prepares students for entry-level work as personal trainers and group fitness instructors. The program develops knowledge of exercise physiology, fitness assessment, sports nutrition, and exercise-program design, with hands-on experience involving an exercise population. It leads to a certificate of achievement and prepares graduates for personal trainer certification exams from the National Academy of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and National Strength & Conditioning Association. The program requires a minimum of three semesters to complete. Coursework includes an introduction to personal training, kinesiology, wellness and weight management, movement and flexibility, fitness, strength development, and first aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Organization
City College Of San Francisco - John Adams Center
City College Of San Francisco is a public college with the John Adams Center in San Francisco, California. The center prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Emergency Medical Technician. Its School of Health & Public Safety collaborates with health care and social service institutions to align student preparation with community needs. John Adams Center also supports education connected to fitness and fire science, while providing pathways for transfer to four-year institutions and preparation for entry-level positions. Programs and departments at the center include health care technology, licensed vocational nursing, radiologic technology, and registered nursing. The center’s offerings include both credit programs and noncredit programs, with academic resources and student services available on campus.