Instructional Programs
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Purpose: This curriculum is designed to train students to become knowledgeable fitness instructors in health clubs, recreation departments, and fitness facilities in business and industry.
Recommended Preparation: Students are expected to attain high levels of fitness during this program and, consequently, should be in good health to participate in vigorous workouts.
Special Admission Information: No classes will be waived without permission of a Fitness Certificate advisor.
Completion Requirement: Students must achieve a grade of C or better in all courses and complete an exit exam with a score of 80% or higher in order to complete the certificate requirements.
| One Year | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester | ||||
| HLT | 105 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1 | |||
| PED | 103 | Aerobic Fitness I | 1 | |||
| PED | 111 | Weight Training I | 1 | |||
| PED | 116 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 1-2 | |||
| PED | 105 | Aerobic Dance I | 1 | |||
| PED | 107 | Slimnastics I | 1 | |||
| 1 PED | 190 | Coordinated Internship | 1-2 | |||
| SPD | 110 | Intro. to Speech Communication | 3 | |||
| Total Credits/Semester | 4-5 | 6-7 | ||||
Total credits for the Fitness Career Studies Certificate = 10-12.
1 PED 220 Adult Health and Development, 2-3 cr., may be substituted for PED 190.
Last revised: Monday, May-18-2015 10:25
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