The PFT Associate of Applied Science curriculum is a sixty-hour degree program that 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 that 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 or visit www.austincc.edu/physfit for more information.
NOTE: Student must hold current CPR certification in order to be awarded PFT Associate of Science Degree.
A Criminal Background Check will be required of students as mandated by law or as a condition of program approval/accreditation.
Semester I
| + | BIOL | 2101 | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 | |
| + | BIOL | 2304 | Human Anatomy Lecture | 3 | |
| FITT | 1401 | Fitness and Exercise Testing | 4 | ||
| Oral Communication1 | 3 | ||||
| + | FITT | 1313 | Exercise Science | 3 | |
| ------- 14 |
| + | BIOL | 2305 | Human Physiology Lecture | 3 | |
| + | BIOL | 2102 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 | |
| KINE | 1306 | First Aid and Safety | 3 | ||
| Mathematics2 | 3 | ||||
| + | FITT | 2409 | Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction | 4 | |
| ------- 14 |
| FITT | 2301 | Lifestyle Change for Wellness | 3 | ||
| Social and Behavioral Science3 | 3 | ||||
| + | BIOL | 1323 | Human Nutrition OR | 3 | |
| BIOL | 1322 | Contemporary Issues in Nutrition | |||
| ENGL | 1301 | English Composition I | 3 | ||
| ------- 12 |
| COSC | 1301 | Personal Computing OR | 3 | ||
| COSC | 1300 | Introduction to Computing | |||
| + | FITT | 1343 | Performance Enhancement for Athletics | 3 | |
| + | FITT | 2231 | Group Exercise Instruction | 2 | |
| + | Humanities/Fine Arts4 | 3 | |||
| FITT | 2333 | Fitness Industry Operations and Technology | 3 | ||
| ------- 14 |
| Restricted Elective5 | 3 | ||||
| +# | FITT | 2364 | Fitness Technology Practicum | 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 Personal Fitness Trainer 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 or visit www.austincc.edu/physfit for more information.
Note: Students must hold current CPR certification in order to be awarded the PFT certificate.
A Criminal Background Check will be required of students as mandated by law or as a condition of program approval/accreditation.
Semester I
| BIOL | 2404 | Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology | 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 |
| + | 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 | ||
| ------- 12 |
| +# | FITT | 2364 | Fitness Technology Practicum1 | 3 | |
| ------- 3 | |||||
TOTALS | ------- 32 |