| FITNESS
Career Studies Certificate AL, AN, LO, MA, WO
Purpose: This curriculum is designed to train students to become
knowledgeable fitness instructors in health clubs, recreation
departments, and fitness facilities in business and industry.
Recommended Preparation: Students are expected to attain high
levels of fitness during this program and, consequently, should
be in good health to participate in vigorous workouts.
Special Admission Information: No classes will be waived without
permission of a Fitness Certificate advisor.
Completion Requirements: The following must be met to obtain
the Fitness Career Studies Certificate:
1. Attain a good to excellent score on three out of five fitness
assessments.
2. Achieve a grade of C or better in all certificate courses.
3. Score 80% or higher on the exit exam.
4. Hold a current CPR certification.
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One Year |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
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HLT |
105 |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation OR
a current CPR card 1 |
1 |
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PED |
103 |
Aerobic Fitness I or PED105 Aerobic Dance I |
1 |
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PED |
111 |
Weight Training I |
1 |
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PED |
116 |
Lifetime Fitness & Wellness |
1-2 |
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PED |
107 |
Exercise and Nutrition |
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1 |
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1 PED |
220 |
Adult Health and Development |
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2-3 |
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SPD |
110 |
Intro. to Speech Communication or |
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SPD |
126 Interpersonal Communication |
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3 |
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Total Credits/Semester |
4-5 |
6-7 |
Total credits for the Fitness Career Studies Certificate =
10-12.
Other suggested courses (not required): DIT 121 Nutrition I;
PED 195 Topics in Kinesiology/Biomechanics; PED 195 Topics in
Exercise Physiology; PED 195 Topics in Personal Trainer Preparation;
or PED 195 Topics in Group Exercise.
1 PED 190 – Coordinated
Internship, 2 cr., may be substituted for PED 220 with approval
of a Fitness Certificate advisor.
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