Associate of Applied Science Degree
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 assessments 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
Additional information is available on the Health, Wellness, and Fitness web page.
Degree Requirements
Course List
| Code |
Title |
Hours |
| BIO 1004 | Biology:A Human Approach:GT-SC1 | 4-5 |
| or BIO 1111 | GenBio I: Molecular&Cellular Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1 |
| 3 |
| Public Speaking | |
| Interpersonal Communication: GT-SS3 | |
| Intercultural Communication: GT-SS3 | |
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I : GT-CO1 | 3 |
| or ENG 1031 | Technical Writing I: GT-CO1 |
| MAT 1140 | Career Math: | 3 |
| or MAT 1260 | Introduction to Statistics: GT-MA1 |
| SOC 2018 | Sociology of Diversity: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| HPR 1013 | AHA Heartsaver First Aid CPR & AED | 0.5 |
| HWE 1019 | Skills and Methods of Teaching Fitness Instruction | 3 |
| HWE 1050 | Human Nutrition | 3 |
| HWE 1061 | Fitness and Wellness | 2 |
| HWE 1062 | Health and Wellness | 3 |
| HWE 1064 | Weight Management and Exercise | 2 |
| HWE 1065 | Introduction to Exercise Health Sciences | 3 |
| HWE 1068 | Certified Personal Trainer Preparatory Course | 3 |
| HWE 2060 | Exercise, Nutrition and Body Composition | 3 |
| HWE 2064 | Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 |
| MAR 1060 | Customer Service | 3 |
| PSY 1001 | General Psychology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| 13 |
| GenBio II: Ecology&Organismic Biology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| Introduction to Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| General College Chemistry I with Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| General College Chemistry II with Lab: GT-SC1 | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | |
| Internship | |
| Physiology of Exercise | |
| Exploring Complementary Health Modalities | |
| Registered Yoga Teacher Training Level 200 | |
| Mindfulness Practices for Health and Wellness | |
| Principles of Sales | |
| Principles of Marketing | |
| College Algebra: GT-MA1 | |
| Weight Training | |
| Weight Training II | |
| Fitness Center Activity I | |
| Fitness Center Activity II | |
| Body Sculpting and Toning | |
| Pilates Matwork I | |
| Pilates Matwork II | |
| Yoga I | |
| Yoga II | |
| Introduction to Philosophy: GT-AH3 | |
| Human Growth and Development: GT-SS3 | |
| Conversational Spanish I | |
| Conversational Spanish II | |
| Total Hours | 60.5-61.5 |