Health and Fitness Science – Certificate (C45630)
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.
This program is also available through Brunswick Online. Click to learn more.
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Fall Semester #1 |
| HFS 110 |
Exercise Science |
4 |
| HEA 112 |
CPR & First Aid |
2 |
| Semester Total |
6 |
| Spring Semester #1 |
| HFS 111 |
Fitness & Exercise Testing I |
4 |
| HFS 116 |
Prev & Care of Excer Injuries |
3 |
| HFS 118 |
Fitness Facility Management |
4 |
| Semester Total |
11 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
17 |
Athletic Training Certificate (C45630AT)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Fall Semester #1 |
| HEA 112 |
CPR & First Aid |
2 |
| BIO 168 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| BIO 155 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| Semester Total |
9 |
| Spring Semester #1 |
| BIO 169 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| PED 259 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries |
| – or – |
| HFS 116 |
Prevention and Care of Exercise Injuries |
3 |
| Semester Total |
6-7 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
15-16 |
Health Promotions – Certificate (C45630H)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Fall Semester #1 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry |
3 |
| PED 110 |
Fit and Well for Life |
2 |
| -or- |
| HEA 110 |
Personal Health/Wellness |
3 |
| Semester Total |
5-6 |
| Spring Semester #1 |
| BIO 155 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| COM 231 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| Semester Total |
9 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
14-15 |
Health and Wellness Management (C45630HW)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Fall Semester #1 |
| ENG 111 |
Writing and Inquiry |
3 |
| PED 110 |
Fit and Well for Life |
2 |
| – or – |
| HEA 110 |
Personal Health/Wellness |
3 |
| COM 231 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| Semester Total |
8-9 |
| Spring Semester #1 |
| BUS 137 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
| – or – |
| PED 165 |
Exercise Science as a Career |
3 |
| PSY 150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| Semester Total |
9 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
14-15 |
Public Health – Certificate (C45630PH)
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| Fall Semester #1 |
| HEA 112 |
CPR & First Aid |
2 |
| BIO 168 |
Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| Semester Total |
6 |
| Spring Semester #1 |
| BIO 155 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| BIO 169 |
Anatomy & Physiology II |
4 |
| Semester Total |
7 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS |
13 |
