Exercise Science
Program
This program will provide the foundation to transfer to various four-year programs in exercise
science and related fields. For students who already have a four-year degree, this two-year program
provides an area of concentration in exercise science that enhances your marketability in various
fitness and wellness occupations and prepares you to take national fitness certification exams.
Program for A.S. Degree in Exercise Science
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Program for One-Year Certificate in Fitness Leadership
In this program students will learn the necessary skills to become a certified fitness leader
and to take national certification exams, such as those offered by the American Council on Exercise
(ACE) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These exams are
offered regularly in Salt Lake City and Denver. Students will also enjoy the personal benefits
of this program. Through courses in nutrition, wellness, fitness leadership, and various exercise
classes, personal diet and fitness levels will improve. In addition to classroom instruction, the
program gives hands-on experience in fitness centers, schools, hospitals, or clinics. This is an
exciting and friendly program where students will be applying the knowledge they learn in the
classroom in the real world, with real people.
Program for One-Year Certificate in Fitness Leadership |
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Summer Semester |
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General Biology I (BIOL 1010) |
4 |
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Spring Semester | Credit | |
Fitness Leadership (PEPR 2130) |
3 |
Exercise Physiology (PEPR 2120) |
4 | |
First Aid & CPR (HLED 1225) |
2 |
Nutrition (HOEC 1140) |
3 |
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Personalized Fitness I (PEAC 2005) |
2 |
Personalized Fitness II (PEAC 2006) |
3 |
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Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2010) |
4 |
Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2015) |
4 |
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3 |
Business Mgt. (or other business course) |
3 |
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Weight Training (PEAC 1273) |
1 |
Advanced Internship (PEPR 2471) | 1-2 | |
Beginning Internship (PEPR 2470) |
1-2 |
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Total |
16-17 | Total |
18-19 | |
| Business course options: Any course from departments of BADM, BUSN, MGT, or MKT ***Communication course options: Public Speaking (COMM 1010), Interpersonal Communications (COMM 1030), and Conflict Management & Mediation (COMM 1050) |
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