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Planner for Fast Track Kinesiology (A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Kinesiology, A.S. (Fast Track Option)

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

Code: Contact Records Office

Total Credit Hours: A minimum of 60

Learn more about the Health, Fitness, and Exercise Studies Department

Purpose: This program is for students to pursue career options in the health fitness industry; commercial/corporate fitness, personal training, kinesiology, sports medicine, sports conditioning, sport management and recreation and parks. Students may transfer to a four-year institution in exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, sports medicine, and recreation and parks.

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.

Faculty Contact (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Tiffin Bumpass

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
HEA 100 - Assessment and Theory of Fitness and Health  
This course meets a General Education Requirement while simultaneously meeting a program requirement for this degree. This course is required for Fast Track students.
3 credit hours     
HEA 101 - Foundations of Health, Exercise and Sport   3 credit hours     

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
HEA 111 - Personal and Community Health   3 credit hours     
Elective (select from the list below) Must be chosen from the following to total 8 credits (consult with an advisor):
HEA 113 - Women’s Health  (crosslisted as GSS 113 )
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 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED  
HEA 231 - Health Coach  
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition  
SPT 123 - Sports in America  
SPT 232 - Sport Psychology  
ESI 103 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship 
PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health  
PHE 215 - Cardio Fitness  
PHE 233 - Weight Training  
PHE 234 - Hatha Yoga  
4-5 credit hours    

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BIO 233 - Anatomy and Physiology 1  
*BIO 101 Fundamentals of Biology is a prerequisite for BIO 233.
4 credit hours    
HEA 295 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries   3 credit hours     

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
BIO 234 - Anatomy and Physiology 2   4 credit hours    
HEA 230 - Personal Trainer Fundamentals   4 credit hours    
Elective (select from the list below) Must be chosen from the following to total 8 credits (consult with an advisor):
HEA 113 - Women’s Health  (crosslisted as GSS 113 )
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 150 - Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED  
HEA 231 - Health Coach  
BIO 135 - Principles of Nutrition  
SPT 123 - Sports in America  
SPT 232 - Sport Psychology  
ESI 103 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship  
PBH 101 - Introduction to Public Health  
PHE 215 - Cardio Fitness  
PHE 233 - Weight Training  
PHE 234 - Hatha Yoga  
3-4 credit hours