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Program Overview
The Health Fitness Professional program provides a foundation for a rewarding career in the rapidly evolving field of health and wellness. Students will acquire the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in diverse roles in supporting clients to achieve personal health and fitness goals. As coaches and mentors, Health Fitness Professionals promote, develop and implement successful lifestyle plans which incorporate physical activity and training, healthy eating habits and lifestyle management.
Program Goals & Outcomes
Students who graduate from this program will be able to:
- Establish and maintain successful professional-client relationships by demonstrating exceptional rapport-building and communication skills, fostering credibility and trust.
- Safely and effectively assess, develop, and implement tailored health, wellness, and training programs for diverse populations, ensuring optimal outcomes.
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of human body systems to assess, program, and monitor clients’ progress accurately and effectively.
- Successfully pass industry-leading national certification exams such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, NASM, showcasing your proficiency and readiness for professional practice.
- Recognize and appreciate the significance of active involvement in local business, community, and industry organizations, fostering continuous learning, networking and professional growth.
Degree Program - First Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
ENGL110XM or ENGL110M
+
4
0
4
1
0
1
Sub-Total Credits
16
1
16
Spring Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
3
0
3
MATH145M or MATH145XM
+
4
-
4
0
-
0
4
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
12
10
16
Summer Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
3
3
4
Degree Program - Second Year
Fall Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
2
2
3
3
2
4
Social Science Elective (3 credits)
+
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
14
4
16
Spring Semester
Course Code
Title
Theory
Lab
Credits
Foreign Language/Humanities/Fine Arts Elective
+
3
0
3
Sub-Total Credits
10
8
12
Total Credits
64