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Fall 2023 - Summer 2024 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 2023 to Summer 2024. 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 Requirements
63 credits are required for the degree:
- General Education - 30 credits
- Required Degree Courses - 33 credits
General Education Requirements - 30 Credits
Where specific courses are not listed within the categories above, courses must be selected from the list of all general education courses .
Required Degree Courses - 33 credits
Program Map
The program map is a recommended semester-by-semester schedule of courses based on degree requirements and serve as a general guideline to help students complete their program in two years. Although designed for full-time enrollment, these are easily adaptable for part-time study. For additional, individualized guidance, students should review Degree Works and consult an Academic Counselor or Faculty Advisor to ensure they are on track to complete their program.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Semester 4
Minimum Total Credits: 63
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