Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training - AAS
Major: 3059
Effective Term: 2013 Spring Final Term: Current
Award: AAS
Total Credits: 62-67
Description:
The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training program is designed to prepare students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification, ACSM personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a stronger educational background making them more marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition. This degree may also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health are also eligible for this program.
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better required for all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites.
+ indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites.
Admission Criteria:
None
Program Prerequisites: None
| Credits: 37-40 | |||
| EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education | 3 | |
| EXS112 | Professional Applications of Fitness Principles | 3 | |
| EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| EXS130 | Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 | |
| EXS132 | Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 | |
| EXS138 | Starting Your Own Personal Training Business | 1 | |
| EXS145 | Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
| EXS214 | Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises | 2 | |
| EXS216 | Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning | 2 | |
| EXS218 | Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities | 2 | |
| + | EXS239 | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR | |
| + | EXS239AA | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) AND | |
| + | EXS239AB | Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2) | 3 |
| FON100 | Introductory Nutrition (3) OR | ||
| FON241 | Principles of Human Nutrition (3) | 3 | |
| + | FON210 | Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activities | 3 |
| + | FON247 | Weight Management Theory | 3 |
| HES154 | First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (3) OR | ||
| BLS Health Care Provider and First Aid Certification | 0-3 | ||
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 25-27 | ||
| General Education Core | Credits: 15-17 | ||
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | ||
| ENG101 | First Year Composition (3) AND | ||
| ENG102 | First Year Composition (3) OR | ||
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | ||
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 | |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | ||
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | ||
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | 3 | |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 3 | ||
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading | 3 | |
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematics Area, except MAT102. | |||
| The following courses are recommended: | |||
| MAT120 | Intermediate Algebra (5) OR | ||
| MAT121 | Intermediate Algebra (4) OR | ||
| MAT122 | Intermediate Algebra (3) | 3-5 | |
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | ||
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area. | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | ||
| HES100 | Healthful Living (3) OR | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology (3) | 3 | |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | ||
| BIO160 | Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 | |
Program Competencies
- Compare and contrast the disciplines, professions and research areas that are encompassed by the fields of exercise science/kinesiology, exercise and wellness, and physical education. (EXS101)
- Assess and interpret body composition using skin fold and girth measurement techniques, and recommend ideal weight according to body fat percentage. (EXS112)
- Describe the functions of bone, muscle, nerves, ligaments, and tendons in the body. (EXS125)
- Demonstrate proper lifting techniques using weight machines and free weights. (EXS130)
- Describe the physiological mechanisms underlying improvement in aerobic capacity. (EXS132)
- Determine the course of action to follow for becoming a successful and effective personal training business owner. (EXS138)
- Perform exercise tests, including pretest evaluation, physical fitness testing, and clinical exercise testing. (EXS145)
- Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance range-of-motion (ROM) in the general population. (EXS214)
- Demonstrate the proper technique for a variety of generally safe and effective exercises to enhance muscular strength, power, and endurance in the general population. (EXS216)
- Develop programs that will enhance cardiorespiratory fitness and help to prevent musculoskeletal injuries. (EXS218)
- Demonstrate proper protocol for guiding clients in determining their individual fitness goals and assessing the goals to ensure that they are safe and effective in maintaining or increasing the client's fitness status. (EXS239, EXS239AA, EXS239AB)
- Apply current nutrition guidelines to maintain optimal health and nutritional status for specific stages of the lifecycle and/or for specific lifestyle factors. (FON100, FON241)
- List guidelines for maintaining water and electrolyte balance. (FON210)
- Differentiate between anabolic, catabolic, and energy producing supplements. (FON210)
- Identify and explain genetic, physiological, psychological, metabolic, and environmental influences on body weight. (FON247)
- Demonstrate techniques for treating various wounds, injuries, shock, poisoning, burns, sudden illness, and emergency rescue. (HES154)
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