Health and Human Performance A.S.

School: Health Sciences and Wellness
Academic Dept: Health, Physical Education and Human Performance
HEGIS: 5299.30

Important Note about Program Requirements

The requirements listed below are for students entering into this program from Fall 2025 to Summer 2026. 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.

Program Description

The Health and Human Performance A.S. program at SUNY Westchester Community College provides a comprehensive foundation in health, fitness, and wellness, with pathways to further education or entry-level careers in this rapidly growing field. Through coursework in exercise physiology, kinesiology, fitness assessment, and nutrition, along with hands-on internships and certifications, students gain both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to support diverse populations in leading healthier lives. Graduates are well-prepared to transfer to four-year programs in fields like Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Sports Studies or to pursue careers in fitness and wellness.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will:

Demonstrate competency in conducting acceptable physical assessment to include: body composition analysis, nutritional analysis, biomechanical analysis, and baseline aerobic & anaerobic testing.
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.

Accreditation

SUNY WCC is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. https://www.sunywcc.edu/about/accreditation/

Program Note

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 Requirements

63 credits are required for the degree:

General Education - 30 credits
Required Degree Courses - 33 credits

General Education Requirements - 30 Credits

Communication - Written and Oral (3 credits): ENG 101 Writing and Research
Humanities (3 credits): ENG 102 Writing and Literature
Mathematics (and Quantitative Reasoning) (4 credits): MATH 140 - Statistics
Natural Sciences (and Scientific Reasoning) (8 credits): BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 - Lecture & Lab and BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 - Lecture & Lab
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses
Social Sciences (3 credits): PSYCH 101 - Introduction to Psychology
The Arts OR World Languages (3 credits): choose from either category, The Arts or World Languages
US History and Civic Engagement (3 credits): choose from this category of general education courses

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

Course	Credits
ENG 101 Writing and Research	3
BIOL 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1 - Lecture & Lab	4
NUTR 101 - Foundations of Nutrition	3
PE 110 - Health and Fitness for Life	2
HHP 120 - Trends in Fitness & Human Performance	1
PE 116 - First Aid/CPR/AED	1
Physical Education Elective	1
Semester Total Credits	15

Semester 2

Course	Credits
ENG 102 Writing and Literature	3
MATH 140 - Statistics	4
PE 218 - Exercise and Conditioning	1
HHP 101 - Personal Training	3
HHP 102 - Personal Training Internship	1
HHP 200 - Exercise Physiology & Lab	4
Physical Education Elective	1
Semester Total Credits	17

Semester 3

Course	Credits
BIOL 123 - Anatomy and Physiology 2 - Lecture & Lab	4
PSYCH 101 - Introduction to Psychology	3
HHP 230 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription	3
HHP 220 - Kinesiology	3
US History and Civic Engagement Gen. Ed. Course	3
Semester Total Credits	16

Semester 4

Course	Credits
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice Gen. Ed. Course	3
HHP 240 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
HHP 250 - Foundations of Coaching OR HHP 260 - Principles of Athletic Training	3
The Arts Gen. Ed. Course OR World Languages Gen. Ed. Course	3
Physical Education Electives	3
Semester Total Credits	15

Minimum Total Credits: 63

Transfer Opportunities

Westchester Community College is committed to facilitating a smooth transfer process to ensure that graduates of the college are prepared to transfer with junior status, and are able to complete a bachelor’s degree within two years of full-time study upon transfer. View 4-year institutions’ transfer agreement information by program here.