Health and Human Performance ProgramExercise Science Certificate of Proficiency

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ENGL 151  English I    
3cr.
BIOL 119 or
BIOL 161

Nature of Science and the Human Body or Biology I                         
4cr.
HEHP 110

or              

   HEHP 225        		 Applied Modern Health or  Contemporary Health
 2-3 cr.
HEHP 188 Introduction to Nutrition
2-3 cr.
HEHP 160 First Aid/CPR/AED for Workplace, Schools and Community
3cr.
HEHP 252  Nutrition for Fitness and Sport
3cr.
HEHP 238 Management and Rehabilitation of  Athletic Injuries    
3cr.
HEHP 239 Strength and Conditioning Physiology
3cr.
HEHP 240 Exercise Physiology
3cr.
  Electives from HEHP Activity Courses

HEHP 100  Aerobic Conditioning
HEHP 101  Weight Training
HEHP 102  Volleyball
HEHP 109  Tennis
HEHP 150  Swimming I
HEHP 151  Swimming II
HEHP 172  International Folk Dance I
HEHP 173  International Folk Dance II
HEHP 210  Karate I
HEHP 21I   Karate II
4cr.
   
31-32 cr.

 

OCC GymnasiumThis exercise science certificate program is designed to prepare students for entry level positions in the ever-growing area of personal conditioning and wellness as determined by current science and technology. Students transferring to four-year institutions in exercise science curriculums may pursue this certificate as a foundation for their study.


Fitness leaders, instructors, lifeguards, and personal trainers typically find jobs in fitness and wellness centers, recreational agencies, aquatic programs, as well as individual practices.