Health & Sport Sciences – Exercise/Fitness Management
Program Goals & Outcomes
The goal of the Health and Sports Sciences Associate of Science degree program is to provide students with the necessary foundation to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program at a college or university. The Exercise/Fitness Management Option prepares students to develop and conduct exercise programs at health clubs and fitness centers. Students learn about the science of fitness as well as acquire knowledge of business practices. Courses emphasize fitness programming, management principles, youth fitness, and sport nutrition. Students entering this field of study should be seeking a career in Health and Sports Sciences in a variety of environments, such as corporate wellness, health/fitness clubs, education programs, and personal trainers.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Describe the benefits of physical activity;
- Design physical fitness programs;
- Assess weight management programs;
- Examine sports nutrition and supplements; and
- Identify legal responsibilities of health and sports sciences professionals.
The Exercise/Fitness Management option provides you with the necessary foundation to transfer to a related baccalaureate degree program at a college or university. If you are entering this field of study, you should be seeking a career in Health and Sports Sciences in a variety of environments such as corporate wellness, health/fitness clubs, education programs, and personal trainers.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (39 hours min.)
English Composition (6 hours)
- ENGL 1113 English Composition I+
- ENGL 1213 English Composition II+
U.S. History/U.S. Government (6 hours)
- HIST 1483 U.S. History to 1877
or HIST 1493 U.S. History Since 1877 - POLS 1113 American Federal Government
Sciences (7 hours)–one must include lab
See Science Electives below.
Humanities (6 hours)
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
Mathematics (3 hours)
See Mathematics Electives below.
Liberal Arts (3 hours)
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
General Education (6 hours)
- MCOM 1213 Public Speaking
See courses listed in the College Catalog.
HPER (2 hours)
- HPER 1202 Health & Wellness
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (13 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HPER 1102 First Aid
- HPER 1301-1601 (Activity class)
- HPER 1213 Introduction to Health & Sports Sciences
- HPER 1222 Concepts of Fitness+
- HPER 2333 Sport Nutrition+
- HPER 2612 Legal Aspects of Health & Sports Sciences+
OPTION REQUIREMENTS (5 hours)
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HPER 2633 Principles of Personal Training+
- HPER 2702 Health & Sports Sciences Practicum+
SUPPORT & RELATED ELECTIVES (5 hours)
See Support & Related Electives below.
Science Electives
HSBC 1104, HSBC 1224, HSBC 2103, HSBC 2114, GEOG 1114, or any course with the following prefixes: ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, ENSC, GEOL, METR, PHSC, or PHYS
Mathematics Electives
Any MATH course which is at least 1000 level or higher except MATH 2013, MATH 2023, & MATH 2033
Support & Related Electives
- BIOL 2424 Human Physiology+
- CIT 1093 Microcomputer Applications
- HPER 1300-1600________________________ (HPER Activities, 1-2 hours)
- HPER 2091-3 Special Topics in Health, Physical Education & Recreation+ (1-2 hours)
- HPER 2623 Physiology of Exercise+
- HPER 2643 Applied Anatomy+
- HPER 2701-3 Health & Sports Sciences Practicum+
- HSBC 2114 Human Anatomy+
Exercise/Fitness Management Certificate Required Courses (20 hours)
The certificate will be awarded upon degree completion unless the student opts out in writing to the Graduation Office before graduation. Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
Courses within the certificate may be applied to an AS degree, where students may be eligible to receive a certificate and an AS degree.
This certificate is designed to:
- Prepare students who have successfully completed these courses to enter the workforce;
- Refresh the students’ skills that are required within the business field; and,
- Improve the students’ skills for them to receive a promotion or salary incentive within a specific organization.
Students must earn a “C” or better in these courses to be eligible for graduation.
- HPER 1102 First Aid
- HPER 1202 Health & Wellness
- HPER 1213 Introduction to Health & Sports Sciences
- HPER 1222 Concepts of Fitness+
- HPER 1301-1601 (Activity class)
- HPER 2333 Sport Nutrition+
- HPER 2612 Legal Aspects of Health & Sports Sciences+
- HPER 2633 Principles of Personal Training+
- HPER 2702 Health & Sports Sciences Practicum+
+Check course description for prerequisites that must be met.
Suggested Order of Enrollment
Students should enroll in a combination of General Education Requirements and Program Requirements to complete the degree. Check the College Catalog and/or class schedule for course offering specifics. The “+” symbol represents a prerequisite for the course. Any course offering is subject to change without notice.
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3rd Semester
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