Associate in Arts in Physical Education: Athletic / Personal Fitness Training Emphasis

at Santa Barbara City College

The degree emphasis in Athletic /Personal Fitness Training prepares students to transfer to a four-year university and major in Kinesiology, with an emphasis in Athletic Training, Sports Medicine, or Exercise Science or Allied Health Professions. In addition, students completing the degree are prepared to take the Certified Personal Trainer examination offered by the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). The practicum hours completed may count toward certification as an athletic trainer.