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NEW – AAS Degree The Strength, Nutrition,
and Personal Training Associate in Applied Science
The Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training Associate in
Applied Science (AAS) prepares students with the knowledge and experience
required to be eligible for the:
| American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification | ||
| American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer Certification | ||
| National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Personal Trainer Certification | ||
| National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Personal Trainer Certification | ||
| American Council on Exercise (ACE) Personal Trainer Certification |
This degree will provide students with a stronger educational
background making them more marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition.
This degree will 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.
Required
Course |
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Required Fitness Component |
21-23 Credits |
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| HES154 First Aid / CPR | 3 credits | ____ |
| PED112 Professional Applications of Fitness Principles | 3 credits | ____ |
| PED125 Exercise Science | 3 credits | ____ |
| PED145 Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 credits | ____ |
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| PED139++
Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques
Internship OR PED 285 Exercise Program Design and Instruction |
1-3 credits | ____ |
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One of the following Series:
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5 or 6 Credits |
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| Option #1 (6 credits): PED212SC Instructional Competency Lab: Muscular Strength and Conditioning AND PED212CR Instructional Competency Lab: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities AND PED 212FL Instructional Competency Lab: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises |
2 credits 2 credits
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Option #2 (5 credits): |
3
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2 credits |
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| Option #3 (5 credits): PED275 Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance AND one of the below: PED132 Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques PED 212CR Instructional Competency Lab: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities |
3
credits 2 credits |
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Required Nutrition
Component
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12 Credits |
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| FON 100 Introduction to Nutrition | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 210 Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activities | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 230 Nutrition for Special Populations | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 247 Weight Management Theory | 3 credits | ____ |
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Other Required Courses |
12 Credits |
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| MGT 253 Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 credits | ____ |
| PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 credits | ____ |
| PSY 215 Introduction to Sports Psychology | 3 credits | ____ |
General
Education Courses
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Core |
15-17
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| One from each block: | ____ | |
ENG
101 First Year Composition AND |
3 credits 3 credits |
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| COM 100 Introduction
to Human Communications OR COM 110 Interpersonal Communications |
3 credits | ____
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| CRE 101 Critical and Evaluative Reading I | 3 credits | ____
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| MAT 120 or MAT 121 or MAT 122 Intermediate Algebra | 3-5 credits | ____
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Distribution
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10 Credits |
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Social and Behavioral
Sciences |
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| CFS 205 Human
Development OR HES 100 Healthful Living |
3 credits | ____
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Natural Science
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| BIO 160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 credits | ____
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Humanities and
Fine Arts
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| Any approved general education course in this area | 3 credits | ____ |
Recommended
(optional) Classes |
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| CIS 105 Survey of Computer Information Systems | 3 credits | ____ |
| MGT 253 Owning and Operating a Small Business | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 241 Principles of Human Nutrition | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 140BD Weight Control | 3 credits | ____ |
| FON 225 Research in Complementary and Alternative Nutrition Therapies | 3 credits | ____ |
| PED 296WA Internship, 5 hours per week | 1credit | ____ |
| PED 296WA Internship, 10 hours per week | 2 credits | ____
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| PED 296WA Internship, 15 hours per week | 3 credits | ____
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| An internship is recommended for students with little to no experience working in a Fitness Center environment. For further information on internships, contact Dale Heuser at (602) 787-7276 | ||
or dale.heuser@pvmail.maricopa.edu
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