Health and Fitness Studies Associate of Applied Science

General Education Requirements  
____SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech Communication 3
____BIOL 110 Biology I: Molecular and Cells 3
____ENGL 101 College Composition I 3
____HLTH 101 Health and Wellness 3
       

General Education Electives
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses)

3
____Diversity 3
____Mathematics 3-5
____Arts and Humanities or Social and Behavioral Sciences 3
       
Total General Education 22
Electives
Recommended (Select 21-24 credits)
 
____HLTH 140 First Aid, Safety and CPR 3
____BIOL 220 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
____HFMJ 140 Principles of Cardiovascular Training and Weight Management 3
____HFMJ 240 Principles of Muscular Conditioning and Flexibility 3
____BIOL 221 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
____HLTH 111 Stress and Tension Management 3
____HLTH 132 Basic Nutrition 3
____HFMJ 250 Management of Fitness Facilities and Programs 3
____HFMJ 220 Methods and Materials of Fitness Instruction 3
____HFMJ 183 Cooperative Eductation: Health and Fitness Studies 3
____HFMJ 120 Introduction to Health and Fitness Studies 3
____HFMJ 251 Health and Fitness Studies Seminar 3
       
Program Electives  
____Elective 4
       
Total Credits Required for Degree 61

 

 

 

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.