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 associates 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 Health Fitness Specialist certification, or
NCSA’s Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
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.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of exercise
science and the skills necessary to administer
appropriate fitness assessments and use the results to
design a comprehensive health fitness program.
• Demonstrate knowledge of health fitness instructor’s
responsibilities, limitations, and the legal
complications.
Program Advisors
Rockville
• Prof. LaKisha Nickens-Gaither
240-567- 7980
lakisha.nickens-gaither@montgomerycollege.edu
Takoma Park
• Prof. Tonya Seed
240-567- 1428
tonya.seed@montgomerycollege.edu
For more information please visit
http://cms.montgomerycollege.edu/heespe/
Arts and Sciences AA: 157C
Total Credits: 60
Catalog Edition: 2018-2019
Exercise Science
Arts and Sciences AA: 157C
