Associate in Applied Science Checksheet
Strength, Nutrition & Personal Training
2008-2009 Catalog Year
Student Name
 Credits Required
     66-69		 Major
     Strength, Nutrition & Personal Training (3059)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A.
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2008-2009

The Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training Associate in Applied Science (AAS) prepares students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification, ACSM personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. This degree will provide students with a stronger educational background making them more marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition. This degree will also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health are also eligible for this program.
General Studies Core & Distribution (25-27 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
First Year Composition        
ENG101† or 107† - First Year Composition
 3
ENG102† or 108† - First Year Composition
 3
Oral Communication        
COM100 - Intro to Human Communication or
COM110 - Interpersonal Communication
 3
Critical Reading        
CRE101† - Critical & Evaluative Reading I
 3
Mathematics        
MAT120/121/122† - Intermediate Algebra
 3-5
Humanities & Fine Arts        
3
Social & Behavioral Sciences        
CFS205 - Human Development or HES100 - Healthful Living
 3  
Natural Sciences        
BIO160 - Intro to Human Anatomy & Physiology
 4

Required Courses (41-48 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
FON100 - Introductory Nutrition
 3
FON210† - Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activities
 2
FON230† - Nutrition for Special Populations
 3
FON247† - Weight Management Theory
 3
MGT253 - Owning and Operating a Small Business
 3
HES154 - First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation OR
BLS Health Care Provider and First Aid Certification
 3
PED/EXS112 - Professional Applications of Fitness Principles
 3
PED/EXS125 - Exercise Science
 3
PED/EXS139† - Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR
PED/EXS139AA† - Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1)OR
PED/EXS139AB† - Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2)OR
PED/EXS285† - Exercise Program Design and Instruction (3)
 3
PED/EXS145 - Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
 3
PSY101 - Introduction to Psychology
 3
PSY215† - Introduction to Sport Psychology
 3
Choose one of the following series for 5-6 credits:
        
Series 1: Credits: 6        
PED/EXS212SC - Instructional Competency Lab: Muscular Strength and Conditioning
 2
PED/EXS212CR - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities
 2
PED/EXS212FL - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises
 2
Series 2: Credits: 5        
PED/EXS130 - Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques
 3
PED/EXS132 - Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques (2) OR
PED/EXS212CR - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities
2
Series 3: Credits: 5        
PED/EXS275† - Methods of Enhancing Physical Performance
 3
PED/EXS132 - Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques (2) OR
PED/EXS212CR - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities
2
   
Program Notes:
Students must earn a grade of "C" or better for all courses within the program.
† indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites.