Course variations

Course summary

This program prepares students to supervise, lead and/or develop health and fitness programs for a variety of organizations. This program blends health and fitness, entrepreneurial, business and marketing courses. Areas of study include anatomy, biomechanics, exercise physiology, nutrition, interpersonal communication, psychology, computer, business, marketing, sales, advertising, CPR and first aid. Specialty courses include instructor education in teaching aerobic, muscle, strength, endurance and flexibility training. The courses prepare students for national exam certifications (National Academy of Sports Medicine: NASM-CPT, National Strength and Conditioning Association: NSCA-CPT). Additionally, health screening, testing and injury prevention is incorporated into the learning. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degrees range from 64 to 85 credits and include at least 18 semester credits of general education. Students must select courses from at least three goal areas of the MnTC.

Program modules

The following are required for the 72-credit AAS degree: BIOL1435 Principles of Nutrition 3cr, COMM1439 Job Seeking/Keeping Skills 1cr, COMM1442 Student Success 1cr, ENGL1410 Composition I 3cr, HEFI1601 Training Principles and Methodology I 3cr, HEFI1602 Training Principles and Methodology II 3cr, HEFI1604 Aerobic and Flexibility Training Methods 3cr, HEFI1611 Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology I 3cr, HEFI1612 Anatomy, Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology II 3cr, HEFI2602 Sports Performance and Resistance Training 3cr, HEFI2603 Advanced and Specialized Fitness Programs 3cr, ITEC1430 Introduction to Computer 3cr. Additional Courses Required for AAS Degree: HEFI1609 Human Motion 3cr, HEFI1615 Program Design and Application I 3cr, HEFI1617 Personal Fitness I 3cr, HEFI2601 Lifestyle Programming and Management 3cr, HEFI2604 Program Design and Application II 3cr, HEFI2605 Personal and Community Health 2cr, HEFI2606 Personal Fitness II 3cr, HEFI2608 Preparation for Certification Exams 3cr, HEFI2703 Internship 3cr, MATH1415 Mathematical Reasoning 3cr, MKTG1525 Principles of Marketing 3cr, MKTG1530 Counselor Selling 3cr, PHED1504 Wellness and Fitness 1cr, PNSG1620 AHA Basic Life Support 1cr, PSYC1445 General Psychology 3cr. General Education/Technical Electives: ACCT1501 Accounting for Business 2cr, ADMN1602 WordPerfect Concepts 2cr, BIOL1417 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4cr, BIOL1419 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4cr, CSBT1501 Spreadsheets and Database Applications 3cr, CSBT1510 Computer Graphics and Multimedia Tech. 3cr, ENGL1460 Technical Writing 3cr, MKSM2601 Sales Management 3cr, MKTG1511 Advertising and Sales Promotion 3cr, MKTG1515 Selling Principles and Practices 3cr, MKTG1522 Business Development/Simulations 3cr, PSYC1410 Abnormal Psychology 3cr, SOCS1460 Introduction to Management Principles 3cr. Prerequisites or appropriate assessment scores: MATH0325 College Prep Algebra 2cr, ENGL0350 College Prep Writing 2cr, READ0355 College Prep Reading 2cr.

Entry requirement for international students

Students should have a high school diploma or GED. If they don't have a high school diploma or GED, they must prove ability to benefit from post-high school education by scoring at a federally established level on an approved test. International students should have obtained a minimum TOEFL score of 500.

Qualification

Associate degree

Awarding body

Alexandria Technical College

Department name

Alexandria Technical College