Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science
Curriculum Code #3002
Effective May 2024
Division of Health and Wellness Sciences
The sports and fitness management program offers career opportunities in private and public fitness centers; and entry-level management positions in the health, fitness or rehabilitation centers, recreation facilities and retail sales. Graduates of the program may transfer to a four-year institution to continue their studies in sports and fitness management or other fitness-related fields.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| BIOG 221 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
| ENGL 161 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| PERSONAL HEALTH | ||
| COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | ||
| HPED 165 | INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| HPED 173 | BIOMECHANICS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING | 3 |
| SDEV 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 | 1 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIOG 222 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II 2 | 4 |
| CMMC 151 | ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| ENGL 162 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 2 | 3 |
| HPED 261 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FOUNDATIONS 3 | 3 |
| MTHM 168 | STATISTICS 4 | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HLED 153 | FIRST AID AND SAFETY | 2 |
| HPED 152 | APPLICATION OF ACTIVITIES ACROSS A LIFESPAN | 3 |
| HPED 272 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II 2 | 3 |
| HPED 275 | KINESIOLOGY 2 | 3 |
| PEWL 151 | STRESS MANAGEMENT | 1 |
| PEFT/PEWL Elective | 1 | |
| Humanities Elective 5 | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIOG 153 | BASIC HUMAN NUTRITION | 3 |
| HPED 172 | EXERCISE MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS | 2 |
| HPED 285 | PRACTICUM SEMINAR SPORTS AND FITNESS PROFESSIONAL 2 | 2 |
| PEFT 185 | ROPES COURSE | 1 |
| PSYH 151 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCY 151G | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| PEFT/PEWL Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.
- 2
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
- 3
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite or may be taken concurrently.
- 4
Course may be replaced by any MTHM Ohio Transfer 36 course.
- 5
Students may take any OT 36 approved Humanities elective. If students are intending to transfer to University of Akron they should enroll in PHLY165.
Program Contact(s):
Dr. Lisa Augustine
440-366-7352
laugusti@lorainccc.edu
For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.
More program information can be found on our website.
1. High school diploma or GED on file in the LCCC Records office.
2. High school biology or equivalent.
In all associate of applied science and certificate programs, students are REQUIRED to attend lecture, college laboratories and off-campus facilities. Transportation to and from off-campus facilities is the responsibility of the students and is not provided by the College.
Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program. For more information, please visit our website: www.lorainccc.edu/PLA
Program Learning Outcomes
- Transfer to a four-year university, or enroll in the University Partnership four year degree with the University of Akron.
- Acquire career opportunities in private and public fitness, recreation or wellness centers; entry-level management position in health, fitness and rehabilitation centers; and retail sales.
- Be prepared to take a national, accredited certification exam for personal trainers.
- Develop safe and effective exercise programs for all populations utilizing technology.
- Value the importance of a continuing education to maintain current within profession.
- Understand the scope of practice for all fitness professionals including both personal trainers and group exercise instructors.
- Perform safe, ethical and legal practices in various career-related settings (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation, sports conditioning, corporate wellness, fitness and recreational centers)
Accelerated Pathway
The Accelerated Pathway for the Sports and Fitness Management, Associate of Applied Science is a helpful guide for students who desire the convenience of an extensive selection of online course offerings and who seek to complete their degree within as little as 15 months. Students are encouraged to enroll in 8 or 10 week sessions to maximize accelerated options. Please meet with an advisor to ensure the courses in this pathway align with your educational goals.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| BIOG 221 | ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I | 4 |
| ENGL 161 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| PERSONAL HEALTH | ||
| COMMUNITY HEALTH | ||
| HEALTH AND WELLNESS | ||
| HPED 165 | INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE | 3 |
| HPED 173 | BIOMECHANICS OF RESISTANCE TRAINING | 3 |
| PEFT 185 | ROPES COURSE | 1 |
| SDEV 101 | INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 1 | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| BIOG 222 | ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II | 4 |
| CMMC 151 | ORAL COMMUNICATION | 3 |
| ENGL 162 | COLLEGE COMPOSITION II 2 | 3 |
| HPED 261 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY FOUNDATIONS 3 | 3 |
| MTHM 168 or MTHM 158 |
STATISTICS 5 or QUANTITATIVE REASONING |
3 |
| PEFT/PEWL Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| BIOG 153 | BASIC HUMAN NUTRITION | 3 |
| HPED 172 | EXERCISE MANAGEMENT FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS | 2 |
| PSYH 151 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 3 |
| SOCY 151G | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 3 |
| Hours | 11 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| HLED 153 | FIRST AID AND SAFETY | 2 |
| HPED 152 | APPLICATION OF ACTIVITIES ACROSS A LIFESPAN | 3 |
| HPED 272 | EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY II 2 | 3 |
| HPED 275 | KINESIOLOGY 2 | 3 |
| HPED 285 | PRACTICUM SEMINAR SPORTS AND FITNESS PROFESSIONAL | 2 |
| PEWL 151 | STRESS MANAGEMENT | 1 |
| Arts and Humanities Elective 4 | 3 | |
| PEFT/PEWL Elective | 1 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 63 | |
- 1
A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that wold result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.
- 2
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.
- 3
Indicates that this course has a prerequisite or may be taken currently.
- 4
Elective selected from the general education/transfer module.
- 5
It is recommended that students transferring to LCCC's University Partnership -University of Akron bachelor of science program should take MTHM 168.