Fitness Technician AAS: Full-time

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Plan of Study

The following is a plan of requirements to complete this Associate of Applied Science degree in 2 years. Each student’s experience will vary slightly, as this plan does not include transfer work, Advanced Placement (AP), or other institutions’ concurrent enrollment credits. Math and English placement will be based on the student’s appropriate placement scores. If developmental courses are required, they should be taken in the student’s first semester.

NOTE: This plan assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with the Academic Program Advisor and consult DegreeWorks for specific degree requirements.

First Year

Fall Semester (15 credits)			Spring Semester (15 credits)
☐ EXSC 2500 Introduction to Exercise Science - 3 credits			☐ NUTR 1020 Scientific Foundations of Human Nutrition (LS) - 3 credits
☐ HLTH 1500 Lifetime Wellness/Fitness - 3 credits			☐ EXSC 2200 Kinesiology - 3 credits
☐ HLAC 2105 Principles of Cardiorespiratory Training (LW) - 1 credits			☐ EXSC 2250 Exercise Physiology - 3 credits
☐ HLAC 2110 Principles of Strength Training - 1 credits			☐ HLTH 1200 First Aid and Safety - 2 credits
☐ HLAC 2115 Principles of Flexibility - 1 credits			☐ HLAC 1068 Kettlebell Conditioning (LW) - 1 credits
☐ ENGL 1010 Introduction to College Writing (EN) - 3 credits			☐ Communication (CM)
☐ Quantitative Studies (QS)

► Progress Check: Log in and check your Degree Audit via MySLCC			► Progress Check: Meet with Academic Program Advisor

Second Year

Fall Semester (16 credits)			Spring Semester (17 credits)
☐ EXSC 2425 Evaluation and Assessment of Fitness - 3 credits			☐ EXSC 2430 Designing Training Programs - 3 credits
☐ EXSC 2415 Functional Performance - 3 credits			☐ EXSC 2400 Exercise and Special Populations - 3 credits
☐ HLTH 2100 Fitness Motiv./Behav Response - 3 credits			☐ EXSC 2450 Personal Trainer Internship - 3 credits
☐ NUTR 2021 Nutrition for Fitness and Sports - 3 credits			☐ EXSC 2900 Special Topics in Exercise Science - 1-3 credits
☐ Health Elective			☐ HLAC Elective
☐ HLAC Elective			☐ Distribution Area
			☐ Human Relations (HR)

► Progress Check: Apply for Graduation

Advising Notes

Student must earn ‘C’ grade or above in required courses to complete program.
Please contact the HLA Associate Dean at 801-957-5055, early in your program to discuss your career goals and scheduling options to streamline completion.