Tara Jacobson
Kinesiology Faculty
PC 806

B.S. Kinesiology (Fitness, Nutrition, and Health), San Diego State University
M.S. Exercise Physiology (Emphasis Public Health), San Diego State University

Current Certifications:

  • ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) Certified Exercise Physiologist
  • 500-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) 
  • Barre Above Certified
  • First Aid/CPR/AED


Past Certifications:

  • NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Personal Trainer
  • AEA (Aquatic Exercise Association) Aquatic Fitness Professional
  • ACE (American Council on Exercise) Personal Trainer
  • AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) Group Exercise Instructor
  • PiYo (Pilates/Yoga Certification) PiYo Instructor
  • R.I.P.P.E.D. Certified Instructor
  • CIZE Live Instructor

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE: 

Santa Rosa Junior College, Santa Rosa/Petaluma, CA - Aug 2008-Present

Kinesiology Instructor

- Yoga Teaching Methodology
- Introduction to Kinesiology
- Principles of Health and Wellness
- Techniques of Fitness Instruction
- Body Conditioning
- Yoga
- Step Aerobics
- Pilates Mat
- Weight Training
- Boot Camp
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Circuit Training

Grossmont College, El Cajon, CA - Mar 1997-May 2006
Health Education/Exercise Science Instructor
- Personal Health and Lifestyles
- Community/Environmental Health
- Aerobic Dance
- Total Body Fitness
- Aqua Aerobics
- Aerobic Fitness and Weight Training

San Diego Community College District - Jan 2002-Aug 2004
Health Education/Physical Education Instructor
- Health Education
- Cardio Kickboxing
- Aerobic Dance
- Fitness Activities