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 on 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 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Anatomy OR | 4 | |
| BIO | 1714 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology I | ||
| FITT | 1401 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness and Exercise Testing | 4 | |
| SPCH | 1,3,4,5 | Oral Proficiency Elective1 | 3 | ||
| FITT | 1313 | 1,3,4,5 | Exercise Science | 3 | |
| ------- 14 |
| BIOL | 2402 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Physiology OR | 4 | |
| BIO | 1724 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| KINE | 1306 | 1,3,4,5 | First Aid and Safety | 3 | |
| MATH | 1,3,4,5 | Computational Skills Elective2 | 3 | ||
| FITT | 2409 | 1,3,4,5 | Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction | 4 | |
| ------- 14 |
| FITT | 2301 | 1,3,4,5 | Lifestyle Change for Wellness | 3 | |
| SBS | 1,3,4,5 | Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective3 | 3 | ||
| BIOL | 1323 | 1,3,4,5 | Human Nutrition OR | 3 | |
| BIOL | 1322 | 1,3,4,5 | Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | ||
| ENGL | 1301 | 1,3,4,5 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ------- 12 |
| COSC | 1301 | 1,3,4,5 | Personal Computing OR | 3 | |
| COSC | 1300 | 1,3,4,5 | Introduction to Computing | ||
| FITT | 1343 | 1,3,4,5 | Performance Enhancement for Athletics | 3 | |
| FITT | 2231 | 1,3,4,5 | Group Exercise Instruction | 2 | |
| HUMA | 1,3,4,5 | Humanities/Fine Arts Elective4 | 3 | ||
| FITT | 2333 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness Industry Operations and Technology | 3 | |
| ------- 14 |
| 1,3,4,5 | Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |||
| FITT | 2364 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness Technology Practicum (Capstone)5 | 3 | |
| ------- 6 | |||||
TOTALS | ------- 60 |
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 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| FITT | 1401 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness and Exercise Testing | 4 | |
| FITT | 1313 | 1,3,4,5 | Exercise Science | 3 | |
| FITT | 2301 | 1,3,4,5 | Lifestyle Change for Wellness | 3 | |
| BIOL | 1322 | 1,3,4,5 | Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | 3 | |
| ------- 17 |
| BIO | 1724 | 1,3,4,5 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | |
| FITT | 2409 | 1,3,4,5 | Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction | 4 | |
| FITT | 1343 | 1,3,4,5 | Performance Enhancement for Athletics | 3 | |
| FITT | 2231 | 1,3,4,5 | Group Exercise Instruction | 2 | |
| FITT | 2333 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness Industry Operations and Technology | 3 | |
| ------- 16 |
| FITT | 2364 | 1,3,4,5 | Fitness Technology Practicum (Capstone)1 | 3 | |
| ------- 3 | |||||
TOTALS | ------- 36 |