Planner for Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies (A.S.)
Title of Major: Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies, A.S.
Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.
Code: AS.HEA.FIT.EXERCISE
Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60
Learn more about the Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies Program
Purpose: This program is for students to pursue career options in the health fitness industry; commercial/corporate fitness specialist, personal trainers, health promotion, community health, sports medicine, kinesiology/sports conditioning, or other related allied health career pathways.
Additional Program Requirements
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all program requirements. Consult with an academic advisor to ensure the most effective choice of courses to prepare for transferring to a four-year institution. Elective credits must be chosen with the approval of the department chair or program coordinator.
Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Nicole Reed
Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.
Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________
Term 1
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 111-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 OR ENG 115-Composition and Introduction to Literature 1 for Non-Native Speakers OR ENG 121-Composition and Literature Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. | 3 credit hours | ||
| Mathematics GER | 3 credit hours | ||
| HEA 100-Assessment and Theory of Fitness and Health | 3 credit hours | ||
| HEA 101-Foundations of Health, Exercise and Sport | 3 credit hours | ||
| Arts & Humanities GER (two disciplines required)  | 3 credit hours |
Term 2
| Course Names | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| ENG 112-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 OR ENG 116-Composition and Introduction to Literature 2 for Non-Native Speakers OR Elective (must have 60 credits for graduation) Successful completion of ENG 121 fully satisfies the English composition general education requirement. | 3 credit hours | ||
| HEA 111-Personal and Community Health | 3 credit hours | ||
| HEA 150-Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED | 3 credit hours | ||
SOC 111-Introduction to Sociology  | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 101-Fundamentals of Biology | 4 credit hours |
Term 3
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
Computer Technology GER  | 4 credit hours | ||
| HEA 295-Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 credit hours | ||
| BIO 233-Anatomy and Physiology 1 | 4 credit hours | ||
| PSY 111-Introduction to Psychology | 3 credit hours | ||
| Elective Must be chosen from: HEA 113-Women’s Health (crosslisted as GSS 113) HEA 115-Health Implications of Violence HEA 116-The Health Consumer in Today’s World HEA 117-Healthy Aging For Women (crosslisted as GSS 117) HEA 137-Weight Management: Utilizing Healthy Approaches to Diet and Physical Activity (crosslisted as BIO 137) HEA 138-Nutrition for Fitness and Sport (crosslisted as BIO 138) HEA 230-Personal Trainer Fundamentals (4 credit hours) HEA 231-Health Coach HUS 102-Physiological Aspects of Chemical Dependence BIO 135-Principles of Nutrition (OR BIO 136-Principles of Nutrition and Laboratory) PBH 101-Introduction to Public Health PBH 105-Essentials of Health Behavior PBH 202-Emerging Public Health Issues (prerequisite PBH 101) PHE 215-Aerobic Fitness PHE 233-Weight Training | 3-4 credit hours |
Term 4
| Course Name | Credits | Term Taken | Grade |
| Electives Must be chosen from list in Term 3 | 3-8 credit hours | ||
BIO 234-Anatomy and Physiology 2  | 4 credit hours | ||
| Arts & Humanities GER (two disciplines required) | 3 credit hours |
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