Health and Fitness Science (AAS) A45630
The Health and Fitness Science program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry.
Students will be trained in exercise science and be able to administer basic fitness tests and health risk appraisals, teach specific exercise and fitness classes and provide instruction in the proper use of exercise equipment and facilities.
Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in commercial fitness clubs, YMCA's/YWCA's, wellness programs in business and industry, Parks & Recreation Departments and other organizations implementing exercise & fitness programs.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
Major Electives
Select 7 hours from the following:
Total Major Hours: 49
General Education Courses
Communications:
Humanities/Fine Arts: Select One
Social/Behavioral Sciences: Select One
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| 3 |
Natural Sciences/Mathematics: Select One
Total General Education Hours: 15-16
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
Suggested Sequence of Courses
FIRST YEAR
Fall Semester
| ACA 115 | Success and Study Skills |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| | or | | | |
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success |
0
|
2
| 1 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HFS 110 | Exercise Science |
4
|
0
| 4 |
| HFS 111 | Fitness & Exer Testing I |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 2 |
| | Social/Behavioral Sciences Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
13-17
|
4-24
| 17 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 155 | Nutrition |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| HFS 116 | Pvnt & Care Exer Injuries |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| HFS 118 | Fitness Facility Mgmt |
4
|
0
| 4 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 1 |
| | Natural Sciences/Mathematics Course* |
2-3
|
2
| 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
14-19
|
4-24
| 17-18 |
SECOND YEAR
Fall Semester
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR |
1
|
2
| 2 |
| HFS 120 | Group Exer Instruction |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| HFS 210 | Personal Training |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Course* |
3
|
0
| 3 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
11-15
|
9-29
| 18 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| 4 |
| HFS 212 | Exercise Programming |
2
|
2
| 3 |
| HFS 218 | Lifestyle Chng & Wellness |
3
|
2
| 4 |
| | Major Elective* |
0-4
|
0-20
| 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
8-12
|
7-27
| 12 |
*See "Course and Hour Requirements"
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 64-65
| Degree | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|