Austin Community College

FY 2006 Degree Plan

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. The department is currently planning to discontinue the Associate of Applied Science option. Students will no longer be able to be accepted into this (Associate of Applied Science) program track but may apply for acceptance into the Certificate track.

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.

Program changes may not be reflected in the current ACC Catalog publication. Please access the most up to date information on the Program's Web Page through a link at http://www.austincc.edu/hltsci/ or by contacting the Health Sciences Admissions Office, Eastview Campus, Room 8356.

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	2313		Exercise Science	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	BIOL	2305		Human Physiology Lecture	3
+	BIOL	2102		Human Physiology Lab	1
	KINE	1306		First Aid and Safety	3
				Mathematics1	3
+	FITT	2409		Theory of Exercise Program Design and Instruction	4
					------- 14

Semester III

	FITT	2301		Lifestyle Change for Wellness	3
				Social and Behavioral Science1	3
+	BIOL	1323		Human Nutrition OR	3
	BIOL	1322		Contemporary Issues in Nutrition
	ENGL	1301		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
+				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
	FITT	2333		Fitness Industry Operations and Technology	3
					------- 14

Semester V

				Restricted Elective2	3
+#	FITT	2364		Fitness Technology Practicum	3
					------- 6
				TOTALS	------- 60

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.
² Students must take either FITT 2280 and KINE 1108 or KINE 1145 or select KINE 1108, KINE 1145 and one additional KINE course.

The Certificate Program curriculum is a thirty-two 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 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.

Program changes may not be reflected in the current ACC Catalog publication. Please access the most up to date information on the Program's Web Page through a link at http://www.austincc.edu/hltsci/ or by contacting the Health Sciences Admissions Office, Eastview Campus, Room 8356.

Semester I

	BIOL	2404		Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology	4
	FITT	1401		Fitness and Exercise Testing	4
+	FITT	2313		Exercise Science	3
	FITT	2301		Lifestyle Change for Wellness	3
	BIOL	1322		Contemporary Issues in Nutrition	3
					------- 17

Semester II

+	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

Semester III

+#	FITT	2364		Fitness Technology Practicum1	3
					------- 3
				TOTALS	------- 32