Exercise Specialist (ESS.S.STC)
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Allied Health
The Exercise Specialist certificate is designed to provide necessary knowledge and skills for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. Students acquire knowledge and skills in exercise science with the goal of being able to administer basic fitness assessments and health risk appraisals. Additionally, students acquire current information on exercise, nutrition and wellness and prepare to sit for and successfully pass a national certification exam. Students must pass all ENS courses with a grade of C or better.
Curriculum
ALH 1132 Heartsaver First Aid, CPR & AED
1 Credit
BIO 1121 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3 Credits
COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
3 Credits
DIT 1111 Nutrition for Health & Fitness
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
ENS 1116 Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion
3 Credits
ENS 1118 Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
3 Credits
ENS 2317 Methods of Teaching Lab
1 Credit
ENS 2318 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
3 Credits
ENS 2416 Certification Preparatory Course
3 Credits
ENS 2417 Methods of Teaching
3 Credits