Physical Fitness and Wellness Diploma

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The Physical Fitness and Wellness program prepares students for direct employment or ongoing study in these fields. Graduates may find employment working with people of all ages with diverse backgrounds in such areas as health and fitness, municipal parks, commercial recreation, nonprofit settings, community agencies, tourism, and outdoor recreation. The program focuses on direct service programming as it relates to physical fitness and wellness for both the individual and groups.

The intent of the Physical Fitness and Wellness Diploma is to provide a foundation for students interested in group fitness and/or becoming a personal trainer. National Certification is available through the American Council of Exercise (ACE).

Gainful Employment

Upon successful completion of the Physical Fitness and Wellness curriculum with a grade point average of 2.00 (C) or higher, the student is awarded a Diploma.

Required Courses/Suggested Schedule

First Term (Fall Semester)

PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 140 First Aid (1 s.h.)
PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.)
PEH - 161 Introduction to Physical Education (2 s.h.)
Physical Education Activity Elective(s) (2 s.h.)
Recommended Elective(s) (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term (Spring Semester)

BIO - 151 Nutrition (3 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)
PET - 135 Personal Trainer (3 s.h.)
PSY - 102 Human and Work Relations (3 s.h.)
or BUS - 162 Workplace Professionalism (3 s.h.)
Recommended Elective(s) (4 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Total Program Hours: 32 s.h.

Approved Physical Education Activity Electives

Approved Electives

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)
BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.)
HSC - 150 Body Structure and Function (4 s.h.)
MGT - 220 Introduction to Sport Management (3 s.h.)
MKT - 110 Principles of Marketing (3 s.h.)
PEH - 180 Rape Education and Self Defense (2 s.h.)
PEH - 191 Sports Nutrition (3 s.h.)
PEH - 908A-C Cooperative Education Internship (1-3 s.h.)
PET - 110 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 s.h.)
PTA - 120 Kinesiology (3 s.h.)