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Foothill College

KINS 48

FITNESS ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES FOR THE PERSONAL TRAINER · 4 units

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About this course

The mechanics of fitness training, including strength, endurance, and flexibility; provides students the necessary knowledge base to select appropriate fitness assessments. Discussion regarding training techniques, optimal workout environments, safety, contraindications, equipment, and existing certification programs will prepare the student to work in the fitness industry. Students will evaluate existing standardized assessment batteries for cardiorespiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition, blood pressure, and cholesterol.

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Fall 2026 · updated Sep 3, 3:30 PM UTC

No section is scheduled at Foothill College for Fall 2026. The course can still be offered in a later quarter.

Enrollment availability changes frequently. Confirm status in the official FHDA registration system before enrolling.

Prerequisites

The Foothill catalog lists no prerequisite for this course.

Advisory: “Advisory: This is a Physical Education activity course, so UC transfer credit is limited—please visit a counselor for details; not open to students with credit in KINS 52.

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