Austin Community College

FY 2001 Degree Plan

The PFT Associate of Applied Science curriculum is a sixty hour degree program which is designed to integrate the educational and practical training skills needed to be an exercise professional, and also caters 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 course sequencing based individual student needs and circumstances.

Please contact 223-6040 for more information.

NOTE: Student must hold current CPR certification in order to be awarded PFT Associate of Science Degree.

Semester I

	BIOL	2401	1,4	Human Anatomy OR	4
+	BIO	1714		Anatomy and Physiology I
	FITT	1401		Fitness and Exercise Testing	4
	SPCH			Oral Proficiency Elective1	3
	FITT	1313		Exercise Science	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	BIOL	2402	1,2,4,6	Human Physiology OR	4
+	BIO	1724		Anatomy and Physiology II
+	KINE	1306		First Aid and Safety	3
	MATH			Computational Skills Elective2	3
	FITT	2409		Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction	4
					------- 14

Semester III

+	FITT	2301		Lifestyle Change for Wellness	3
	SBS			Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective3	3
	BIOL	1323		Human Nutrition OR	3
+	BIOL	1322		Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
	ENGL	1301	1,3,4,5	English Composition I	3
					------- 12

Semester IV

	COSC	1301		Personal Computing OR	3
	COSC	1300		Introduction to Computing
	FITT	1343		Performance Enhancement for Athletics	3
+	FITT	2231		Group Exercise Instruction	2
	HUMA			Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4	3
+	FITT	2333		Fitness Industry Operations and Technology	3
					------- 14

Semester V

				Unrestricted Elective	3
	FITT	2364		Fitness Technology Practicum (Capstone)5	3
					------- 6
				TOTALS	------- 60

+ Prerequisites: See Course Descriptions
¹ Please select from the Oral Communication section of the General Education Course list.
² Please select from the Computational Skills section of the General Education Course list.
³ Please select from the Social and Behavioral Science section of the General Education Course list.
⁴ Please select from the Humanities/Fine Arts section of the General Education Course list.
⁵ Capstone course.

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. Please contact 223-6040 for more information.

Note: Students must hold current CPR certification in order to be awarded the PFT certificate.

Semester I

+	BIO	1714		Anatomy and Physiology I	4
	FITT	1401		Fitness and Exercise Testing	4
	FITT	1313		Exercise Science	3
+	FITT	2301		Lifestyle Change for Wellness	3
	BIOL	1322		Contemporary Issues in Nutrition	3
					------- 17

Semester II

	BIO	1724		Anatomy and Physiology II	4
+	FITT	2409		Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction	4
+	FITT	1343		Performance Enhancement for Athletics	3
+	FITT	2231		Group Exercise Instruction	2
+	FITT	2333		Fitness Industry Operations and Technology	3
					------- 16

Semester III

	FITT	2364		Fitness Technology Practicum (Capstone)1	3
					------- 3
				TOTALS	------- 36

+ Prerequisites: See Course Descriptions
¹ Capstone course.