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Sports Fitness and Exercise Science

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The Sports Fitness and Exercise Science program is designed to prepare the students for entry-level positions in any of the four health-fitness settings: clinical, commercial, community or corporate. This program includes everything from the study of physical activity to the associated acute and chronic physiological responses and adaptations resulting from it. Both theory and hands-on experience are included int his exciting program which prepares students to take the American Council on Exercise Personal Trainer Certification Examination )ACE).

Completion of the Sports fitness and Exercise Science program may act as a stepping stone to prepare students for an undergraduate education in exercise physiology/science, physical therapy, sports nutrition, sports medicine, biomechanics and other allied health disciplines.

Skills Learned:

  • CPR/First Aid/AED
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Fitness Safety
  • Sports Specific Training
  • Fitness Screening & Evaluation
  • Health and Fitness Trends
  • Nutrition/Weight Management
  • Special Program Design
  • Personal Training

    Potential Careers:

    • Fitness Trainer/Coach

    With additional education:

    • Exercise Physiologist
    • Physical Therapist
    • Strength Conditioning Specialist
    • Athletic Trainer
    • Physician's Assistant
    • Recreation Instructor

    Sports Fitness and Exercise ScienceĀ is a great fit:
    I want to go into Sports Medicine and training. Apollo offered this new program and I knew it was a great fit for me.

    ~Conner, Sports Fitness and Exercise Science student