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Paul Starks

Paul Starks

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (408) 741-2005
Office Location: Physical Education Department

Courses Taught:

  • Introduction to Sports Medicine (PE.TH 38A)

  • Sports Injury Management & Rehabilitation (PE.TH 39)

  • Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning (PE.TH 42)

Academic Partnership with NASM

NASMWest Valley College has an Academic Partnership with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). The NASM Fitness Personal Trainer textbook is used in the PE.TH 42 course, and many students use this course to prepare for the national certification exam to earn the NASM-CPT credential. PE.TH42 is primarily a lecture course, and it is recommended that students learn practical experience by courses offered in the PE department, the Certificate of Achievement Program, or an off-campus provider.

Certificate of Achievement -Sports Medicine/Exercise Science (17. unit certificate)

Career Emphasis: Personal Trainer or Sports Medicine

Required Courses:

(Complete 12 units)
  • PE.TH38A Introduction to Sports Medicine 3.

  • PE4.12 Fitness-Stretch and Flex 1.

  • PE.Th 42 Principles of Strength Training & Conditioning 3.

  • NS 22 Sports Nutrition or

  • NS 15 Human Nutrition 3.

  • H.ED 005 First Aid/CPR/AED: Respond to Emergencies 2.

Electives:

(Complete 3 units)

  • PE.TH 39A Sports Injury Management & Rehabilitation 2.

  • PE.TH 39B Sports Injury Management & Rehabilitation 2.

  • PE.TH 44 LIfetime Fitness (2 units) or

  • PE4.19 Fitness Appraisal (1 unit) 1-2.

  • H.ED011.5 CPR/Basic Life Support .5

  • H.ED012 Stress Management 3.

PE Activity Courses:

(Complete 2 units)

  • PE4.16 Fitness Weight Training 1.

  • PE4.29 Body Sculpting 1.

  • PE4.30 Functional Fitness 1.

  • PE4.31 Core Training 1.

  • PE7.26 Studio Cycling 1.

  • PE11.01 Yoga for Health 1.

  • PE11.08 Pilates Mat Workout 1.

A grade of a “C” or better in each course is required in order to earned the 17-unit Certificate of Achievement.
This certificate is for Personal Trainer or Sports Medicine emphasis, and students should contact me for the recommended electives, PE activity courses, and suggested sequence for each emphasis before enrolling for in semester courses.

Experience:

  • Head Athletic Trainer/Instructor, West Valley College (2004 - Present)

  • Assistant Athletic Trainer, West Valley College (1998 - 2004)

  • Physical Therapy (Inpatient & Outpatient) positions in south bay (1992 - 1997)

Certifications/Affiliations:

  • Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association

  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

  • Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

  • Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)

Education:

  • AA Liberal Arts West Valley College, Saratoga, CA

  • BS Kinesiology California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA

  • MA Human Performance San Jose State University

Websites:

  • nata.org National Athletic Trainers’ Association

  • nasm.org National Academy of Sports Medicine

  • nsca-lift.org National Strength & Conditioning Association

  • fwata.org Far West Athletic Trainers’ Association

  • ca-at.org California Athletic Trainers’ Association

  • performbetter.com

  • strengthcoach.com

last published: 12/21/18