Health Fitness Specialist - AAS

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  

• LWT 245 - Introduction to Plant Based Nutrition-Lifestyle, Health, and Disease Credits: 3

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

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 158 - Pilates Credits: 1
• LWT 165 - HeartSaver First Aid with CPR 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

Winter Second Year:

• LWA 156W - Stability Ball Training Credits: 1
• LWA 205 - Indoor Cycling Credits: 1
• LWT 170 - Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider 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 

• PSY 101W - Psychology of Adjustment Credits: 3

• PSY 211W  can be taken in place of PSY 101W 

Spring Second Year:

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

Total Credits: 62

Notations

THE  GROUP FITNESS INSTRUCTOR ADVANCED CERTIFICATE AND PERSONAL TRAINER ADVANCED CERTIFICATE ARE LADDERED INTO THIS PROGRAM.  UPON COMPLETION OF THIS PROGRAM STUDENTS CAN ALSO APPLY FOR BOTH OF THE ADVANCED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS. 

1. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 or higher) is required in BIO, HSC, LW, LWA, and LWT courses.
2. If you are anticipating pursuing a Baccalaureate Degree  BIO 152W  and BIO 153W  are required for most transfer programs in place of BIO 140W .

3.   LWT 214 , LWT 230 , and LWT 242  are offered in the Fall only. LWT 240  and LWT 255  are offered in the Winter only.

4. 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 .
5. 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.
6. You will be required to take the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Instructor Certification Exam while taking LWT 242  Group Fitness Instructor.
7. 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.
8. You need to be aware that internship assignments may be outside the Tri-county area.
9. See  Graduation Requirements  and MTA Approved List .