Physical Fitness Option

The Physical Fitness degree option offers an opportunity to expand upon the Physical Fitness certificate program. Upon successful completion of the degree program, students are qualified for employment beyond entry-level positions as managers of health and fitness clubs, private personal trainers, or specialized fitness instructors.

In addition to instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular and strength conditioning, personal training, and other topics that are covered in the certificate program, the degree program goes on to explore the human body and its relationship to exercise and fitness more intensely. Topics include the mind/body connection, injury prevention, and sports psychology. Deeper exploration of exercise physiology and human anatomy are also provided.

Program Advisor: Sherry Scheer, ext. 4511.

Graduation Requirements

Program		Credits
AHS 142	Exercise Science	3
AHS 148	First Aid	2
AHS 150	Introduction to Nutrition	3
AHS 155	Stress and Your Health	3
AHS 220	Principles of Fitness Components	3
AHS 235	Fitness Program Planning	3
AHS 238	Mind/Body Theory and Methods	3
PED 135	Exercise Prescriptions	2
PED 136	Weight Training	1
PED 137	Aerobics	1
PED 144	Stretching and Flexibility	1
PED 152	Group Exercise Instruction	2
PED 161	Advanced Strength Training	1
PED 170	Personal Trainer	3
PED 180	Fitness for Life	2
PED 195	Physical Fitness Practicum	2
PED 207	Prevention/Care Exercise Injuries	2
PED 240	Advanced Practicum	2
PED 250	Psychology of Sport	3
		42

General Education		Credits
COM 104	Intro to Interpersonal Comm.	3
ENG	English Composition/Writing	6
MAT 136	Mathematics for the Health Sciences	3
BIO 150	Intro to the Human Body	4
PSY 107	Introductory Psychology	3
	General Education Elective (1)	3
		22

Total Credits

64

Additional Requirements
	Core Competencies Portfolio	6 Items
	Forum	12 Units
	Health/Fitness (2)	30 Hours
	Minimum Cumulative Averages (overall and area of specialization)	2.0

(1) General Edcuation Elective chosen from History or Hyumanities and Fine Arts.

(2) Fulfilled by successful completion of PED 135.