Montgomery College 2020-2021 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise Science Area of Concentration, Arts and Sciences AA: 157C
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(R): 157C
This AA area of concentration is designed for the student who wishes to pursue a career in health promotion, fitness, or corporate wellness. An analysis of job markets in fields related to health promotion shows that they are experiencing rapid growth expansion as our society continues to become more aware of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. This area of concentration has been designed as a transfer program, including a program developed in conjunction with Salisbury University’s exercise science degree. This associate’s degree program is also appropriate for students interested in pursuing a baccalaureate degree in exercise science, health promotion, health education, or kinesiology from another college or university.
Students will acquire knowledge and skills and will develop the abilities to apply theoretical information in practical real-life situations. Emphasis is on an understanding of the human body, health behavior, personal health, lifetime fitness principles and training techniques, nutrition, weight control, stress management, and other related healthy lifestyle topics. Students will learn to assess the different components of health and fitness, and they will acquire skills in the design, implementation, and supervision of healthier lifestyle programs for groups and individuals. Students will also acquire the program assessment and evaluation skills needed for the successful implementation of health behavior change programming.
Completion of the AA requirements in exercise science will prepare students for fitness certifications through nationally recognized professional organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine. Upon completion of designated courses, students will be eligible to sit for various NCCA approved certifications. Upon completion of the Salisbury University degree, students will be eligible to sit for a variety of CoAES professional certifications including Certified Health Educator Specialist certification, ACSM’s Certified Exercise Physiologist certification, or NCSA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 . If ENGL 101/101A is not needed, health elective (recommended HLTH 121 ).
† MATH 165 or MATH 150 can be taken to fulfill this requirement. (Consult department advisor to determine the appropriate math course).
†† Recommend one of the following if transferring to Salisbury University. HIST 114 , HIST 116 ,or HIST 117 .
‡ Meets general education global and cultural perspective.
Students participating in the articulated curriculum with Salisbury University @ Shady Grove need an additional 10 credits that include HIST 117 , PHED 166 , HLTH 160 and one of the following health courses: HLTH 131 , HLTH 170 , HLTH 212 , HLTH 215 , or HLTH 230 . Students must meet with departmental advisors for selection of appropriate general education and professional courses.
Program Outline / Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
General Education Institutional Requirement
Area of Concentration Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 60
* ENGL 101 /ENGL 101A , if needed for ENGL 102 /ENGL 103 . If ENGL 101/ENGL 101A is not needed, health elective (recommended HLTH 121 ).
† MATH 165 or MATH 150 can be taken to fulfill this requirement. (Consult department advisor to determine the appropriate math course).
†† Recommend one of the following if transferring to Salisbury University. HIST 114 , HIST 116 ,or HIST 117 .
‡ Meets general education global and cultural perspective.
Students participating in the articulated curriculum with Salisbury University @ Shady Grove need an additional 10 credits that include HIST 117 , PHED 166 , HLTH 160 , and one of the following health courses: HLTH 131 , HLTH 170 , HLTH 212 , HLTH 215 , or HLTH 230 . Students must meet with departmental advisors for selection of appropriate general education and professional courses.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program a student will be able to:
- Define health and describe the dimensions of wellness and a healthy lifestyle while demonstrating the impact of individual health related behaviors on health status.
- Demonstrate knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics as it relates to health and exercise programming.
- Describe and utilize current theories of health behavior to facilitate behavior change and program adherence.
- Design a comprehensive health fitness program using the principles of exercise science and the skills necessary to administer appropriate fitness assessments.
- Demonstrate knowledge of exercise professional’s responsibilities, limitations, and the legal complications.
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