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

Award: Associate of Science degree, A.S.

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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/): Cory Doubek

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