College Catalog
Health and Fitness Science
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, wellness programs in business and industry, Parks & Recreation Departments and other organizations implementing exercise & fitness programs.
Certificate Program
| Course Hours Per Week | Semester Hours | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester (Fall) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| HEA-112 | First Aid & CPR | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| HFS-110 | Exercise Science | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| HFS-111 | Fitness & Exer Testing I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 8 | 4 | 10 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| HFS-120 | Group Exer Instruction | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| HFS-210 | Personal Training | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 4 | 4 | 6 | |
| Total Required Minimum Semester Hours Credit | 16 | |||
Professor Shelby Basinger, Health and Fitness Science Coordinator
109 Blue Hall
910.246.4961
basingers@sandhills.edu