Austin Community College

FY 2000 Degree Plan

The Associate of Applied Science Curriculum is a sixty-four hour degree program which is designed to integrate the educational and practical training skills needed to be an exercise professional, and also cater to the individual who may have plans to continue his/her education. The PFT Associate of Applied Science relies on a strong battery of support courses which not only provides a more comprehensive education when compared to the Certificate path, but also allows the option to transfer many courses to four year institutions. The degree can be completed in a five semester format although there is opportunity to alter the courses sequencing based individual student needs and circumstances.

Curriculum changes are anticipated. Please contact the Health and Kinesiology Department at 223-6040 for more information.

NOTE: Student must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications in order to be awarded PFT Associate of Science Degree

Prerequisites

	BIOL	1406	1,2,3,4,5,6	Cellular and Molecular Biology	4
+	BIOL	2401	1,4	Human Anatomy	4
				Oral Proficiency Elective1	3
+	FIT	1113		Exercise Science I	3
+	CHEM	1405	2,4,6	Introduction to Chemistry	4
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Semester II

+	BIOL	2402	1,2,4,6	Human Physiology	4
+	FIT	2103		Exercise Science II	3
+	KINE	1306		First Aid and Safety	3
	ENGL	1301	1,3,4,5	English Composition I	3
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Semester III

	FIT	2203		Instruction in Lifestyle Changes	3
	SBS			Social Behavioral Elective2	3
	BIOL	1323		Human Nutrition	3
+	FIT	2204		Fitness and Exercise Testing	4
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Semester IV

+	COSC	1301		Personal Computing	3
	FIT	2302		Applied Physical Fitness Technology I	2
+	FIT	2312		Applied Physical Fitness Technology II	2
	MATH			Math Elective3	3
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Semester V

				Elective	3
+	BMGT	1303		Principles of Management	3
	FIT	2404		Applied Physical Fitness Technology III (CAPSTONE)	4
					------- 10
				TOTALS	------- 64

+ Prerequisites: See Course Descriptions
¹ From approved Oral Communications courses in General Education Course List.
² From approved Social/ Behavioral Science courses in General Education Course List.
³ From approved Computational Skills courses in General Education Course List.

The Certificate Program curriculum is a thirty-six hour program designed to offer focused instruction in the field of exercise science with minimal commitment to support course work. It is an excellent choice for current professionals wanting to update their skills or individuals who desire instruction in the field of fitness. The Certificate articulates with the Physical Fitness Associate of Applied Science such that graduates of the certificate can choose to continue in the A.A.S. degree. The certificate is outlined in a three semester format although students, with proper advising, can adapt the curriculum structure based on individual circumstances. NOTE: Curriculum changes are anticipated. Please contact the Health and Kinesiology Department at 223-6040 for more information.

Semester I

+	FIT	1104		Physical Fitness Theory	4
	BIO	1714		Anatomy and Physiology I	4
	FIT	1113		Exercise Science I	3
+	BIOL	1322		Contemporary Issues in Nutrition	3
	FIT	2203		Instruction in Lifestyle Changes	3
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Semester II

	BIO	1724		Anatomy and Physiology II	4
+	FIT	2103		Exercise Science II	3
+	FIT	2204		Fitness and Exercise Testing	4
+	FIT	2302		Applied Physical Fitness Technology I	2
+	FIT	2312		Applied Physical Fitness Technology II	2
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Semester III

+	FIT	2404		Applied Physical Fitness Technology III (CAPSTONE)	4
					------- 4
				TOTALS	------- 36

+ Prerequisites: See Course Descriptions
¹ Student must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications in order to be awarded PFT Certificate.