Health & fitness science is an in-demand field. Graduates qualify for employment opportunities
in commercial fitness clubs, YMCAs/YWCAs, wellness programs in business and industry,
Parks & Recreation Departments, and other organizations implementing exercise & fitness
programs. Explore a career in health & fitness science.
Expenses estimated over the two-year program timeline.
ITEM |
IN-STATE COST |
OUT-OF-STATE COST |
Tuition* |
$5,472.00 |
$19,296.00 |
Student Activity Fee |
$175.00 |
$175.00 |
Technology Fee |
$240.00 |
$240.00 |
General Education Course fees |
$0-100.00 |
$0-100.00 |
Additional Program fees |
$25.00 |
$25.00 |
Textbooks |
$900.00 |
$900.00 |
Malpractice |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
CPR Card |
$30.00 |
$30.00 |
*Program credit hours: 72 – $76.00 per credit hour in-state tuition, $268.00 per credit hour out-of-state tuition.
Cost of Attendance
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to pursue an education, regardless of financial resources. We are here to guide you
through the financial aid system to make costs more manageable and higher education
more accessible.
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* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
First Semester (Fall) |
ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
ENG-111 |
Writing and Inquiry |
3 |
0 |
3 |
HFS-110 |
Exercise Science |
4 |
0 |
4 |
HFS-111 |
Fitness & Exer Testing I |
3 |
2 |
4 |
MED-120 |
Survey of Med Terminology |
2 |
0 |
2 |
PED-117 |
Weight Training I |
0 |
3 |
1 |
|
Credit Hours |
12 |
7 |
15 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
BIO-155 |
Nutrition |
3 |
0 |
3 |
ENG-114 or |
Prof Research & Reporting or |
|
|
|
|
Public Speaking or
|
|
|
|
|
Intro Interpersonal Com
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
HFS-116 |
Pvnt & Care Exer Injuries |
2 |
2 |
3 |
HFS-118 |
Fitness Facility Mgmt |
4 |
0 |
4 |
MAT*** |
MAT-143 or higher |
2-3 |
2 |
3-4 |
PED-118 |
Weight Training II |
0 |
3 |
1 |
|
Credit Hours |
14-15 |
7 |
17-18 |
Third Semester (Summer) |
HEA-112 |
First Aid & CPR |
1 |
2 |
2 |
PSY-150 |
General Psychology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
*** |
Humanities/Fine Arts ELective |
3 |
0 |
3 |
|
Credit Hours |
7 |
2 |
8 |
Fourth Semester (Fall) |
BIO-168 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
3 |
4 |
BUS-139 or |
Entrepreneurship I or |
|
|
|
|
Small Business Management or
|
|
|
|
|
Principles of Management
|
3 |
0 |
3 |
HFS-212 |
Exercise Programming |
2 |
2 |
3 |
HFS-218 |
Lifestyle Chng & Wellness |
3 |
2 |
4 |
PED-113 |
Aerobics I |
0 |
3 |
1 |
WBL-111H |
Work-Based Learning I |
0 |
10 |
1 |
WBL-115H |
Work-Based Learning Seminar I |
1 |
0 |
1 |
|
Credit Hours |
12 |
20 |
17 |
Fifth Semester (Spring) |
BIO-169 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
3 |
4 |
HFS-120 |
Group Exer Instruction |
2 |
2 |
3 |
HFS-210 |
Personal Training |
2 |
2 |
3 |
HFS-214 |
Health and Fitness Law |
3 |
0 |
3 |
PED-122 or |
Yoga I or |
|
|
|
|
Pilates I
|
0 |
2 |
1 |
WBL-121H |
Work-Based Learning II |
0 |
10 |
1 |
|
Credit Hours |
10 |
19 |
15 |
Total Required Minimum
Semester Hours Credit |
|
72 |
Catalog
* This program is financial aid eligible.
Plan of Study Grid
|
First Semester (Fall) |
ACA-115 |
Success & Study Skills |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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 |
6 |
11 |
Second Semester (Spring) |
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 |
|
17 |
Catalog
Our graduates have several transfer opportunities available. Graduates may pursue 4-year
degrees in exercise science or related fields at the following universities.
Students must contact senior institutions to verify specific transfer requirements.