Health and Fitness Science – Associate Degree (A45630)
The Health and Fitness Science program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry.
Students will be trained in exercise science and be able to administer basic fitness tests and health risk appraisals, teach specific exercise and fitness classes, and provide instruction in the proper use of exercise equipment and facilities. Graduates should qualify for employment opportunities in commercial fitness clubs, YMCA’s/YWCA’s, well programs in business and industry, Parks & Recreation Departments, and other organizations implementing exercise and fitness programs.
BCC also offers Health & Fitness Science, Athletic Training, Health Promotions, Health and Wellness Management, Sports Officiating, and Public Heath Certificate options.
This program is also available through Brunswick Online. Click to learn more.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester #1 | ||
| ACA 122 | College Transfer Success | 1 |
| BIO 168 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| HFS 110 | Exercise Science | 4 |
| MAT 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 3 |
| PED 110 | Fit and Well for Life | 2 |
| -or- | ||
| HEA 110 | Personal Health/Wellness | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17-18 | |
| Spring Semester #1 | ||
| BIO 155 | Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| CIS 110 | Introduction to Computers | 3 |
| HFS 111 | Fitness & Exercise. Testing I | 4 |
| HFS 116 | Prev & Care of Excer Injuries | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| Fall Semester #2 | ||
| COM 231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| HEA 112 | CPR & First Aid | 2 |
| HFS 120 | Group Exercise Instruction | 3 |
| HFS 214 | Health & Fitness Law | 3 |
| HFS 218 | Lifestyle Change & Wellness | 4 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Spring Semester #2 | ||
| HFS 118 | Fitness Facility Management | 4 |
| HFS 210 | Personal Training | 3 |
| HFS 212 | Exercise Programming | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| WBL 111 | Work-Based Learning I | 1 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 | |
| ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, ART 121, ART 131, DAN 110, MUS 110, MUS 111, MUS 112, PHI 215, PHI 240, REL 110, REL 211, REL 212, or REL 221 | ||
| Semester Total | 17 | |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS | 66/67 | |
Note: BCC students who complete the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Health & Fitness Science can seamlessly transfer to UNC Pembroke’s Health Promotion and Exercise Science Majors and if approved at UNC Wilmington.
