Nutrition and Fitness Education
Certificate of Achievement Nutrition and Dietetics · Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students who graduate from this program are prepared for entry-level positions in the health and fitness industry, encompassing weight control clinics, sports medicine clinics, health clubs and gyms, corporate fitness and wellness centers, fitness and nutrition programs in schools, and community agencies concerned with health, fitness and nutrition education.
Students in this program will be able to advise clients on normal nutrition, weight control and improved performance by working with other nutrition professionals. The fitness industry is experiencing rapid growth and has a growing demand for trained fitness and nutrition educators.
Program Outcome
Program Learning Outcomes
- Graduates will be competent entry-level Nutrition and Fitness professionals meeting the employment needs of the community.
Requirements
Review Certificate Requirements.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology | 4 |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety | 2 |
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science | 1 |
| FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance | 3 |
| FN A144 | Life Cycle Nutrition | 3 |
| FN A171 | Applied Nutrition | 1.5 |
| FN A185 | Food and Culture | 3 |
| KIN A109: Must take 1-3 units | 1-3 | |
| KIN A109 | Cardiovascular Training and Strength Development Level 1 | |
| KIN A270 | Fitness and Health | 3 |
| KIN A282 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| NC A180 | Introduction to Medical Nutrition Therapy | 3 |
| NC A280 | Intermediate Nutrition Care | 2 |
| NC A281 | Supervised Practice 1 | 3 |
| Total Units | 32.5-34.5 | |
Recommendation - Combine the Nutrition and Fitness Assistant Certificate with the Fitness Specialist Certificate in the Kinesiology Department.
Program Sequence
Program Sequence
These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.
Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.
Year 1
| Semester 1 | Units |
|---|---|
| FN A100 | Careers in Dietetics and Food Science |
| FN A136 | Nutrition, Fitness and Performance |
| FBM A102 | Sanitation and Safety |
| BIOL A221 | Anatomy-Physiology |
| Units |
| Semester 2 |
|---|
| KIN A109: Must take 1-3 units |
| KIN A109 |
| FN A185 |
| NC A180 |
| KIN A270 |
Year 2
| Semester 1 |
|---|
| FN A171 |
| NC A280 |
| NC A281 |
| FN A144 |
| KIN A282 |
Recommendation - Combine the Nutrition and Fitness Assistant Certificate with the Fitness Specialist: Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Certificate in the Kinesiology Department