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Program checklist · Certificate

Fitness Specialist

Hudson Valley Community College · Troy, NY

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Program
Award
Certificate
Credential class
ceterms:Certificate
Total credits (published)
27
Catalog edition
2024-2025
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
Certificate Program is designed for students who wish to work in the fitness industry, whether full-time or part-time. The knowledge gained in this program is also valuable to allied health professionals who wish to supplement their services to include exercise prescription. After completion of this certificate program, a student will have the basic educational foundation to sit for professional certification exams through American College of Sports Medicine, American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals, Cooper Institute, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Additionally, students starting out in the certificate program can potentially continue on into our Physical Education Studies degree program or transfer to another institution in a related field. The projected growth in this area is deemed as "faster than average" (20%-28%) according the Department of Labor. Program Entrance Requirements Courses Entry Term Special Notes H.S. Average 1 unit of lab science Fall and Spring Social Science, Humanities recommended Total Credits Required: 27 Major Requirements* *or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
191719
CourseShelf checklist
CK_191719_1deafb10
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Requirements

1 item
  1. BIOL 125
    Nutrition
    As published: “Nutrition Credits:”
    3

OR

1 item
  1. BIOL 127
    Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition
    As published: “Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits:”
    4

OR

8 items
  1. BIOL 128
    Sports Nutrition
    As published: “Sports Nutrition Credits:”
    3
  2. EXER 100
    Concepts of Exercise Training
    As published: “Concepts of Exercise Training Credits:”
    3
  3. EXER 110
    Exercise for Special Populations
    As published: “Exercise for Special Populations Credits:”
    3
  4. EXER 200
    Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and
    As published: “Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Credits:”
    3
  5. EXER 201
    Exercise Science Professional Experience
    As published: “Exercise Science Professional Experience Credits:”
    2
  6. HLTH 150
    Weight Management
    As published: “Weight Management Credits:”
    2
  7. HLTH 152
    First Aid
    As published: “First Aid Credits:”
    2
  8. HLTH 145
    Philosophy of Traditional & Alternative Medicine
    As published: “Philosophy of Traditional & Alternative Medicine Credits:”
    3

OR

1 item
  1. HLTH 200
    Foundations of Health Education
    As published: “Foundations of Health Education Credits:”
    3

OR

2 items
  1. SPRT 275
    Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise
    As published: “Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits:”
    3
  2. PHED 280
    Introduction to Sports Medicine
    As published: “Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits:”
    3

PHED/HLTH Restricted Electives:

electives · 15 items
  1. HLTH 130
    Creating Healthy Relationships
    As published: “Creating Healthy Relationships Credits:”
    1
  2. HLTH 131
    Stress and Health
    As published: “Stress and Health Credits:”
    1
  3. HLTH 135
    Self-Improvement
    As published: “Self-Improvement Credits:”
    1
  4. HLTH 153
    Women's Health Issues
    As published: “Women's Health Issues Credits:”
    2
  5. PHED 132
    Weight Training I
    As published: “Weight Training I Credits:”
    1
  6. PHED 141
    Weight Training/Personal Fitness
    As published: “Weight Training/Personal Fitness Credits:”
    1
  7. PHED 142
    Physical Conditioning/Self Defense
    As published: “Physical Conditioning/Self Defense Credits:”
    1
  8. PHED 144
    Weight Lifting
    As published: “Weight Lifting Credits:”
    1
  9. PHED 146
    Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
    As published: “Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Credits:”
    1
  10. PHED 148
    Aerobic Boxing
    As published: “Aerobic Boxing Credits:”
    1
  11. PHED 149
    Circuit Fitness
    As published: “Circuit Fitness Credits:”
    1
  12. PHED 161
    Fitness Infusion
    As published: “Fitness Infusion Credits:”
    1
  13. PHED 205
    Cuing Concepts for Fitness Specialists
    As published: “Cuing Concepts for Fitness Specialists Credits:”
    1
  14. PHED 248
    Advanced Aerobic Boxing
    As published: “Advanced Aerobic Boxing Credits:”
    1
  15. PHED 250
    Physical Fitness Conditioning
    As published: “Physical Fitness Conditioning Credits:”
    1

First Term

1 item
  1. BIOL 125
    Nutrition
    As published: “Nutrition Credits:”
    3

OR

1 item
  1. BIOL 127
    Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition
    As published: “Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits:”
    4

OR

4 items
  1. BIOL 128
    Sports Nutrition
    As published: “Sports Nutrition Credits:”
    3
  2. EXER 100
    Concepts of Exercise Training
    As published: “Concepts of Exercise Training Credits:”
    3
  3. EXER 200
    Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and
    As published: “Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Credits:”
    3
  4. HLTH 152
    First Aid
    As published: “First Aid Credits:”
    2

PHED/HLTH Restricted elective Credits:

electives · 0 items

    Term Total:

    0 items

      Second Term

      4 items
      1. EXER 110
        Exercise for Special Populations
        As published: “Exercise for Special Populations Credits:”
        3
      2. EXER 201
        Exercise Science Professional Experience
        As published: “Exercise Science Professional Experience Credits:”
        2
      3. HLTH 150
        Weight Management
        As published: “Weight Management Credits:”
        2
      4. HLTH 145
        Philosophy of Traditional & Alternative Medicine
        As published: “Philosophy of Traditional & Alternative Medicine Credits:”
        3

      OR

      1 item
      1. HLTH 200
        Foundations of Health Education
        As published: “Foundations of Health Education Credits:”
        3

      OR

      2 items
      1. SPRT 275
        Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise
        As published: “Social and Ethical Issues in Sport and Exercise Credits:”
        3
      2. PHED 280
        Introduction to Sports Medicine
        As published: “Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits:”
        3

      Term Total:

      0 items
        Source. Hudson Valley Community College, catalog 2024-2025 — https://www.hvcc.edu/resources/hosted/catalog/24-25.pdf. Captured page NY/191719-hvcc.edu/pdf/191719-2024-2025-hvcc.edu.pdf#page=300. Assembled from the institution's published catalog as captured; every record names its captured page and source URL. Assembled, not asserted.