

Exercise Science: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Curriculum
This innovative track is designed for the health/fitness professional, personal trainer, educator, military professional, coach and others who want to learn about performance and fitness training program design for athletes and other physically active people. Research and current issues in sport performance training and injury prevention will be a focus of the courses. Students enrolled in this track are prepared to take the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) certification.
Get a description of each of Cal U's performance enhancement and injury prevention courses from our Course Catalog.
Below is a recommended framework of courses for completing the certificate.
Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Track12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRF 810 | Research in Performance Enhancement | 3 |
| PRF 710 | Performance Enhancement in Physical Activity | 3 |
| PRF 750 | Performance Enhancement Program Design | 3 |
| PRF 780 | Current Topics in Performance Enhancement | 3 |