Health Fitness Specialist - AAS

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Program Code: AAS.25710

This degree can stand alone or can lead to a bachelor's degree in Health Fitness, Exercise Physiology, or related field. The program prepares students to sit for two of the most nationally recognized fitness certification exams: The National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Personal Trainer Exam, and the American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Personal Trainer or Health Fitness Specialist Exam. This program will give the health fitness student the fundamental knowledge of exercise physiology; human anatomy and physiology; biomechanics; prevention and treatment of exerciserelated injuries; CPR, First Aid, and AED readiness skills; health appraisals and assessments; application of fitness principles and strength training; applicable knowledge of nutrition, weight management, stress management, and self-employment; skills in health fitness assessment, as well as designing and leading endurance and strength programs for diverse populations. In addition, upon completion of this associate degree, the health fitness specialist will also have attained the Delta College Personal Trainer Certificate.

Fall First Year:

BIO 140W - Essentials Of Human Anatomy & Physiology Credits: 5
BIO 152W and BIO 153W can be taken in place of BIO 140W
ENG 111 - College Composition I Credits: 3
ENG 111A ; ENG 111B ; ENG 111C ; or ENG 111H can be taken in place of ENG 111
LWT 210 - Nutrition: The Science of Optimal Living Credits: 3
LW 222 can be taken in place of LWT 210
PSY 101W - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3
PSY 211W can be taken in place of PSY 101W

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter First Year:

ENG 112 - College Composition II Credits: 3
ENG 112A ; ENG 112H ; ENG 113 ; or ENG 211 can be taken in place of ENG 112
LWT 213W - Vitamins Minerals and Health Credits: 3
LWT 231W - Introduction to Athletic Training Credits: 3
LWT 251 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
LWT 255 - Health Fitness Management and Promotion Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 16

Fall Second Year:

LWA 108 - Weight Training Credits: 1
LWA 101 , LWA 106 , or LWA 111 can be taken in place of LWA 108
LWA 151 - Kick Boxing Credits: 1
LWA 152 , LWA 153 , LWA 154W , or LWA 157 can be taken in place of LWA 151
LWA 205 - Indoor Cycling Credits: 1
LWT 165 - HeartSaver First Aid with CPR Credits: 1
LWT 170 - Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider Credits: 1
LWT 214 - Techniques and Applications of Health Fitness Equipment Credits: 2
LWT 230 - Theory of Strength and Conditioning Credits: 3
LWT 242 - Group Fitness Instructor Credits: 4

Total Semester Credits: 14

Winter Second Year:

COM 112W - Public Speaking Credits: 3
LWA 156W - Stability Ball Training Credits: 1
LWA 158 - Pilates Credits: 1
LWT 240 - Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer Credits: 4
POL 103W - American Politics Credits: 3
POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W or HIS 237W can be taken in place of POL 103W

Total Semester Credits: 12

Spring Second Year:

LWA 161 - Suspension Training Credits: 1
LWT 260 - Health Fitness Experience Credits: 5

Total Semester Credits: 6

Total Credits: 62

Notations

A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or higher) is required in BIO, HSC, LW, LWA, and LWT courses.
If you are anticipating pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree BIO 152W and BIO 153W are required for most transfer programs in place of BIO 140W .
LWT 214 , LWT 230 , and LWT 242 are offered in the Fall only. LWT 240 and LWT 255 are offered in the Winter only.
Current CPR certification is required for LWT 240 , LWT 242 , and LWT 260 . Current CPR certification must be in place and maintained by the start of these courses. American Heart Association is preferred, and this can be achieved in LWT 165 , LWT 170 , or HSC 140 .
You will be required to take the National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer Exam while taking LWT 240 Health Fitness Instructor/Personal Trainer.
You will be required to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam while taking LWT 242 Group Fitness Instructor.
In addition to tuition, fees, and textbook costs, you are responsible for the fees for the NSCA and ACE examinations. You may have to purchase special shoes, shirts, nametags, and provide transportation to all internship sites.
You need to be aware that internship assignments may be outside the Tri-county area.
See Graduation Requirements and Michigan Transfer Agreement .