2009 CCBC College Catalog
Health and Fitness Studies
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Statewide Program
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General Education Requirements
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____BIOL 110
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Biology I: Molecular and Cells
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4
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____HLTH 101
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Health and Wellness
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3
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General Education Electives
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses. One 3-credit General Education course must be a Diversity course.)
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____Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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____Mathematics (100 Level)
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3
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____Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences
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3
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Total General Education:
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22
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Program Requirements:
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____HLTH 140
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First Aid, Safety and CPR
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3
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____BIOL 220
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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____HFMJ 140
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Principles of Cardiovascular Training and Weight Management
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3
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____HFMJ 240
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Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility
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3
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____BIOL 221
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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____HLTH 111
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Stress and Tension Management
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3
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____HLTH 132
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Basic Nutrition
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3
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____HFMJ 250
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Management of Fitness Facilities and Programs
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3
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____HFMJ 220
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Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction
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3
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____HFMJ 183
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Cooperative Eductation: Health and Fitness Studies
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3
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____HFMJ 120
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Introduction to Health and Fitness Studies
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2
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____HFMJ 251
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Health and Fitness Studies Seminar
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1
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Program Electives
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____Elective
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4
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Total Credits Required for Degree:
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61
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Program Description:
The Health and Fitness Studies program prepares students for a professional career as either a personal trainer or a fitness specialist. Students learn how to conduct physical and health risk assessments, interpret assessment results, design exercise programs, provide fitness instruction and supervise fitness facilities.
A students who successfully completes the requirements for an A.A.S. Degree in Health and Fitness Studies will be able to:
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Develop safe and effective individualized exercise prescriptions based on an individual's goals and health history;
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Demonstrate proficiency as an effective personal trainer when leading individuals and groups;
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Conduct various laboratory and field tests at a professional health club; and
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Utilize the tools of effective oral and written communication related to personal training, including public speaking skills, professional and scholarly report preparation, and computer literacy.
Program Coordinator
CCBC Catonsville Patricia Rhea
410-455-4348 or prhea@ccbcmd.edu
CCBC Dundalk Tom Lynn
410-285-9712 or tlynn@ccbcmd.edu
