Health and Exercise Science

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HEALTH AND EXERCISE SCIENCE 

Fitness, Nutrition and Exercise Science are fascinating and dynamic, with a powerful role to play in promoting and sustaining health, fitness, and wellness. An Associate of Science degree in Health & Exercise Science prepares students to use their knowledge to educate individuals, clients, and their communities on fitness, healthy behaviors, wellness, and appropriate food choices. 

CCD and MSU Denver have developed a transfer pathway from an Associate of Science in Health & Exercise Science (AS) to a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science. The AS degree can be completed in 2-years at CCD with the remaining 2-years to complete the BS degree in Exercise Science at MSU Denver. Required Exercise Science Courses EXS 1020 (Resistance Training Techniques), ESS 3110 (Med Topics for Ex Science), along with EXS 1640 Physical Fitness Techniques & Program will be taken at MSU Denver while still being a CCD student through an inter-institutional agreement. 

Mid-way through the second semester of the first academic year, students will attend a transfer/admission event at CCD/MSU Denver or seek a meeting with the program director or advisor. This will be required so students can register for the inter-institutional course EXS 1020. Mid-way through the first semester of the second academic year, students will register for the inter-institutional courses ESS 3110, and EXS 1640 at MSU Denver. 

Students interested or enrolled in this program will follow the program of study pathway. You are encouraged to meet with your CCD academic advisor and the Health and Wellness Program director to ensure you are on the right path, and to answer any questions. CCD and MSU Denver advising team will work together to answer your questions and ensure you feel supported on this journey. 

Program highlights: 

• Embedded certificate in food, nutrition, and wellness
• Embedded personal trainer certificate
• Pathway takes students from high school to a bachelors' degree
• Designed for transfer to MSU Denver our 4-year university, with established MOU articulation agreement.
• lnter-intuitional program; students take three (3) classes at MSU Denver that provide 9 credits of directly related prerequisites or core courses to finish the BS in exercise science at MSU Denver, while a CCD student. Saves time and money!
• The inter institutional courses bridge the gap between the 4-year and 2-year institutions
• Noncompetitive health care program option

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In order to transfer to MSU, MAT 1260 cannot be chosen to fulfill the MAT requirement. 

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Personal Trainer

Earn college credit while completing a personal trainer program at CCD.  Completion of the Personal Trainer certificate will prepare participants for a career in health, wellness, and fitness. Students will use knowledge gained in the program to educate a variety of diverse individuals and their communities on fitness and healthy behaviors. In this certificate program, students will learn about the essentials to personal fitness training. The personal trainer certificate prepares students with foundational skills to enter entry level positions in areas around health and wellness and for those students interested in becoming a personal trainer.

Students who complete the certificate program are eligible to sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer (CPT) exam.

After successful completion the 3 required courses, CCD students are eligible to take the NASM-certified personal trainer (CPT) exam if the additional requirements are met. 

• Students will need to be 18 years of age
• Have a high school diploma or GED
• Complete a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) course that includes automated external defibrillator (AED) training. (Note: All CPR courses must include a live skills check. Online-only courses cannot be accepted. Exam candidates in the U.S. and Canada must also have AED training included in their CPR course.)

Students interested or enrolled in this program will follow the program of study pathway. You are encouraged to meet with your CCD academic advisor and the Health and Wellness Program director to ensure you are on the right path, and to answer any questions.

Certificate highlights:

• Students can be eligible to take the NASM-CPT exam to become a Certified Personal Trainer
• All courses are stackable into the AAS in Health and Exercise Science degree pathway that transfers to MSU Denver, where students can finish their BS degree in Exercise Science.
• Direct to work
• Much faster than average occupational growth in field of fitness trainers (15%) and (11%) growth in the field of exercise physiology. 

The Personal Trainer certificate is not financial aid eligible as a standalone certificate, unless students have declared the AAS in Health & Exercise Science degree, and are taking the Personal Trainer certificate as part of that pathway.