Associate in Arts Degree
Health Education/Exercise Science/Recreation Concentration
No new students may elect the A.A. Health Education/Exercise Science/Recreation concentration as of July 1, 2016. Currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact their academic advisor to plan how to complete their A.A. degree.
Overview
The student will be prepared to transfer to a college or university bachelor's degree program as a health education or exercise science major. After transferring, the student will develop a course of study to become proficient in the health and exercise sciences, athletic training/coaching, recreational leadership, and therapeutic recreation. Students are encouraged to consult with their transfer institution to determine appropriate electives.
Students who place into developmental math and/or English should begin the course sequence in the first semester. Please see an advisor with questions.
Health Education/Exercise Science/Recreation Concentration Program Requirements
| First Semester | Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ENL101 | 3 | ||
| MAT150 | 3 | ||
| BIO151 | 4 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| FIT117 | 3 | ||
| Second Semester | Credits | ||
| ENL102 | 3 | ||
| PSY101 | 3 | ||
| BIO152 | 4 | ||
| HEA132 | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| Third Semester | Credits | ||
| BIO251 | 4 | ||
| Behavioral & Social Science | 3 | ||
| COM103 | 3 | ||
| PSY233 | 3 | ||
| Life Fitness Elective | 3 | ||
| Fourth Semester | Credits | ||
| BIO252 | 4 | ||
| Life Fitness Elective | 3 | ||
| Humanities & Fine Arts | 3 | ||
| General Education Elective | 3 | ||
| Total Credits | 61 | ||
The Associate in Arts degree does not indicate a specialized degree in a concentration. Students who complete this concentration will satisfy the requirements of MassTransfer. For additional information pertaining to degree requirements, please refer to Degree Requirements.
Career Outlook
Entry-level employment opportunities in personal training, coaching, and recreational leadership usually require a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Professional positions such as health or physical educators, athletic trainers, exercise physiologists, and therapeutic recreational leaders usually require a minimum of a master's degree.
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