Health and Fitness Science Degree
Program Code: A45630
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| ACA-122 | Transfer & Career Success | 1 |
| BIO-168 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| HFS-110 | Exercise Science | 4 |
| PED-117 | Weight Training I | 1 |
| Session 2 | ||
| BIO-169 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Must have taken BIO-168) | 4 |
| HFS-111 | Fitness & Exercise Testing I (Must have taken HFS-110) | 4 |
| PED-118 | Weight Training II (Must have taken HFS PED-117) | 1 |
| Hours | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| HEA-110 | Personal Health/Wellness | 3 |
| HFS-120 | Group Exercise Instruction (Must Have Taken HFS-110) | 3 |
| HFS-210 | Personal Training (16 Weeks ) | 3 |
| PED-119 | Circuit Training | 1 |
| Session 2 | ||
| HEA-112 | First Aid & CPR | 2 |
| HFS-210 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| HFS-218 | Lifestyle Change & Wellness | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| BIO-155 | Nutrition | 3 |
| HFS-118 | Fitness Facility Management | 4 |
| PED-110 | Fit and Well for Life | 2 |
| Session 2 | ||
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| HFS-116 | Prevention & Care of Exercise Injuries | 3 |
| PED Electives 1 | 2-3 | |
| Math Elective 1 | 3-4 | |
| Session 2 | ||
| HFS-212 | Exercise Programming | 3 |
| Communication Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Hours | 14-16 | |
| Total Hours | 67-69 | |
Electives
English/COM
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| COM-110 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
| COM-120 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
Humanities/Fine Arts
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ART-111 | Art Appreciation | 3 |
| DRA-111 | Theatre Appreciation | 3 |
| ENG-231 | American Literature I | 3 |
| ENG-232 | American Literature II | 3 |
| ENG-241 | British Literature I | 3 |
| ENG-242 | British Literature II | 3 |
| MUS-110 | Music Appreciation | 3 |
| PHI-215 | Philosophical Issues | 3 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
Social/Behavioral Science
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECO-251 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECO-252 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC-220 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOC-225 | Social Diversity | 3 |
| HIS-111 | World Civilizations I | 3 |
| HIS-112 | World Civilizations II | 3 |
| HIS-131 | American History I | 3 |
| HIS-132 | American History II | 3 |
| HIS-164 | History of Sports | 3 |
| POL-120 | American Government | 3 |
Math
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
| MAT-171 | Precalculus Algebra | 4 |
PED Options
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PED-172 | Outdoor Living | 2 |
| HEA-120 | Community Health | 3 |
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Potential Careers
The following occupational information is provided by www.nccareers.org and is subject to change. The occupations list is not an exhaustive list and may include careers that require higher levels of education than those provided at NCCCS colleges.
Athletes and Sports Competitors
Coaches and Scouts
Community Health Workers
Dietetic Technicians
Dietitians and Nutritionists
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Health Education Specialists
Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career and Technical Education
Physical Therapist Aides
Recreation Workers
Recreational Therapists
Social and Community Service Managers