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Fall 2022 - Summer 2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Health and Human Performance A.S.
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School: Health Careers, Technology and Applied Learning
Academic Dept: Health, Human Performance, & Physical Education
HEGIS: 5299.30
Important Note about Program Requirements
The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2022 to Summer 2023. Students who entered the program during a prior semester will find their specific requirements listed in the Catalog under which they entered. Archived Catalogs are accessible through the dropdown menu above.
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Program Description
The Associate in Science (AS) degree program in Health & Human Performance is an innovative program designed for students who are interested in the fields of health, fitness and wellness. Coursework is focused in the essential areas of: Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Human Performance, Nutrition and Fitness, which provide both a strong foundation and great flexibility to students interested in transferring to a four-year college with health-, fitness-, and wellness-related degree programs including: Pre-Professional Programs, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Sports Team Coaching, Physical Education Instruction, Personal Training, Sports Studies, Kinesiology, and Movement Science (to name a few). The Health and Human Performance program also provides students the opportunity to pursue entry-level careers in the rapidly growing, and dynamic fields of health, fitness and wellness.
Included in this degree program is the opportunity to achieve several Certifications:
- Students may complete the Personal Trainer Certificate program; upon successful completion, students will obtain a Personal Training Certificate from Westchester Community College and have the option to obtain the personal training professional credential (CPT), by sitting for the national credentialing exam through the National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF).
- Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross.
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certification through the American Heart Association. Students will receive a two-year certification in BLS for Healthcare Providers and Heartsaver First Aid.
To maximize success in transferring to a four-year institution, a minimum grade of “C” is recommended in all courses.
Program Notes
Students will be prepared/qualified to sit for the National Council on Strength and Fitness (NCSF) credentialing exam, which is conducted at the conclusion of the program, the fee for this exam is $199.00 and is the student’s responsibility.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:
- Demonstrate how to conduct acceptable physical assessment to include: body composition analysis, nutritional analysis, biomechanical analysis, and baseline aerobic & anaerobic testing.
- Demonstrate business, communication and writing skills necessary to work in a variety of fitness/wellness settings.
- Demonstrate comprehension of the physiologic basis for exercise, and physical activity relating to physical fitness and athletic performance.
- Create and implement safe, goal-specific, effective exercise programs for multiple populations (special, masters, youth, gender-specific).
- Compare and contrast the impact (significance) of physical activity, movement, fitness, nutrition and exercise on health, performance, quality of life and disease prevention.
- Identify & discuss ethical issues faced by professionals who work in the healthcare, fitness & wellness industries.
Program Map
The academic map below presents the recommended plan of study and will guide you through your program in a timely manner. Click the course abbreviations for full course descriptions. A course may be critical because it is a pre-requisite, requires a minimum grade, or because it is only offered once a year. Missing a critical course may push back your graduation date. Meet with an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure you are on track to complete your program.
Critical Courses should be taken in the order shown to stay on track and graduate on time.
Semester 1
Notes:
✹ Choose one: PE 104 , PE 109 , PE 111 , PE 113 , PE 121 , PE 136 , PE 139 , PE 140 , PE 143 , PE 158 , PE 218
Semester 2
Course
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Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
| HHP 101 |
✔ |
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3 |
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| HHP 102 |
✔ |
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1 |
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| HHP 200 |
✔ |
✔ |
4 |
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| MATH 140 |
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4 |
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| COMM 109 |
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3 |
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Physical Education Elective
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1 |
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| Physical Education Elective |
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1 |
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| Semester Total Credits |
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17 |
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Notes:
✹ Choose one: PE 104 , PE 109 , PE 111 , PE 113 , PE 121 , PE 136 , PE 139 , PE 140 , PE 143 , PE 158 , PE 218
Semester 3
Course
(click for more information) |
Critical Course |
Pre-reqs or Co-reqs |
Credits |
Notes |
| BIOL 123 |
✔ |
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4 |
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| HHP 130 |
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3 |
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| HHP 220 |
✔ |
✔ |
3 |
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| ENG 102 |
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✔ |
3 |
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| PSYCH 101 |
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✔ |
3 |
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| Physical Education Elective |
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1 |
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| Semester Total Credits |
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17 |
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Notes:
✹ Choose one: PE 104 , PE 109 , PE 111 , PE 113 , PE 121 , PE 136 , PE 139 , PE 140 , PE 143 , PE 158 , PE 218
Semester 4
Notes:
✹ HHP 150 for SUNY transfer path for Physical Education
✹✹ Choose one: PE 104 , PE 109 , PE 111 , PE 113 , PE 121 , PE 136 , PE 139 , PE 140 , PE 143 , PE 158 , PE 218
Minimum Total Credits: 63
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