Health and Fitness Science
Degrees and Pathways:
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.
Students will be eligible to sit for the Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer certification exams.
- A.A.S. Health and Fitness Science
- A.A.S. Health & Fitness Science/UNCW Articulation to Bachelor of Science Exercise Science
- A.A.S. Health & Fitness Science/UNCW Articulation to Bachelor of Arts Healthful Living and Fitness Education
Course Descriptions:
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- HFS 110 – Exercise Science
HFS 111 – Fitness & Exer Testing I
HFS 116 – Pvnt & Care Exer Injuries
HFS 118 – Fitness Facility Mgmt
HFS 120 – Group Exer Instruction
HFS 210 – Personal Training
HFS 212 – Exercise Programming
HFS 218 – Lifestyle Chng & Wellness
Program Outcomes:
| Term | Track A45630 |
Track A45630H |
Track A45630E |
Semester Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023FA | 80% | 100% | 75% | 85% |
| 2024SP | 70% | 0% | 87% | 52% |
| 2024SU | 43% | 100% | 78% | 74% |
| 2024FA | 92% | 75% | 80% | 82% |
Culminating Experience – Certification Exam (Information coming soon!)
Culminating Experience – Internship (Information coming soon!)
Positive Graduate Placement (Information coming soon!)
NOTE: Positive placement means a graduate either entered a bachelor’s degree program or obtained employment in the industry.
