Additional information available on the Health, Wellness, and Fitness Department website.
Recommended basic skills courses are
- College Readiness in English
- College Readiness for Quantitative Literacy
The Associate of Applied Science Health, Wellness, and Fitness is a gateway for students interested in a career in a health, wellness, and fitness field. The program emphasizes the fundamentals of exercise science, nutrition, and health and wellness promotion. The Health, Wellness, and Fitness degree is the educational pathway for a career in the health and fitness industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Health, Wellness, and Fitness degree program, students should be able to:
- Conduct health, nutrition, and fitness for diverse populations
- Design behavioral change strategies aimed at promoting healthier lifestyles
- Design and implement exercise programs to all populations
- Explain whole person health and how it differentiates based on genetics, race, gender, environment, and aging
- Implement basic managerial skills, including technical, conceptual, interpersonal communication, and decision-making skills
