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Health Fitness Specialist - Associate in Applied Science<br />

Program Code: AAS.25710<br />

This degree can stand alone or can lead to a bachelor’s degree in Health Fitness, Exercise Physiology, or related field. The program prepares<br />

students to sit for two of the most nationally recognized fitness certification exams: The National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified<br />

Personal Trainer Exam, and the American <strong>College</strong> of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer or Health Fitness Specialist Exam. This program<br />

will give the health fitness student the fundamental knowledge of exercise physiology; human anatomy and physiology; biomechanics; prevention<br />

and treatment of exercise-related injuries; CPR, First Aid, and AED readiness skills; health appraisals and assessments; application of fitness<br />

principles and strength training; applicable knowledge of nutrition, weight management, stress management, and self-employment; skills in health<br />

fitness assessment, as well as designing and leading endurance and strength programs for diverse populations. In addition, upon completion of this<br />

associate degree, the health fitness specialist will also have attained the <strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong> Personal Trainer Certificate.<br />

General Education Courses<br />

Course Credits Course Title Completed<br />

BIO 111W 4 Principles of Biology<br />

CHM 101W 5 General Chemistry I<br />

COM 112W 3 Fundamentals of Oral Communication<br />

ENG --- 3/5 Any Approved <strong>College</strong> Composition I Course<br />

ENG --- 3/5 Any Approved <strong>College</strong> Composition II Course<br />

POL --- 3/4 Any Approved American Government Requirement<br />

PSY 211W 4 General Psychology<br />

--- --- 0/1 Any Social Science Elective<br />

--- --- 5 Any Humanities Elective (except for COM)<br />

30/36 SUBTOTAL<br />

Basic Program Requirements<br />

Course Credits Course Title Completed<br />

BIO 152W 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology I<br />

BIO 153W 4 Human Anatomy & Physiology II<br />

LW 220W 1 Lifelong Wellness<br />

LWT 165 1 Community First Aid<br />

AND<br />

LWT 170 1 BLS for the Health Care Provider<br />

OR<br />

HSC 140 (2) Basic Medical Emergencies<br />

LWT 210 3 Nutrition: The Science of Optimal Living<br />

LWT 230 3 Theory of Strength and Conditioning<br />

LWT 240 4 Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer<br />

LWT 242 4 Group Fitness Instructor<br />

LWT 251 4 Exercise Physiology<br />

LWT 255 3 Health Fitness Management and Promotion<br />

LWT 260 5 Health Fitness Experience<br />

LWA --- 1 Lifelong Wellness Elective from Category A:<br />

LWA --- 1 Lifelong Wellness Elective from Category B:<br />

39/39.5 SUBTOTAL<br />

LWA Electives - Category A (Choose from this list for Basic Program Requirements)<br />

Course Credits Course Title Completed<br />

LWA 101 1 Fitness for Life<br />

LWA 106 1 Athletic Conditioning<br />

LWA 108 1 Weight Training<br />

LWA 111 1 Circuit Training<br />

174 Career Information: www.delta.edu See an advisor for scheduling assistance.<br />

<strong>Delta</strong> <strong>College</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong>

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