Associate in Applied Science Checksheet
Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training
Student Name
 Credits Required
     67		 Major
     Strength, Nutrition, and Personal Training (3059)
Student ID
 Minimum G.P.A.
     2.00		 Catalog Year
     2006-2007

The Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training Associate in Applied Science (AAS) prepares students with the knowledge and experience required to be eligible for the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health and Fitness Instructor Certification, ACSM personal trainer certification, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) personal trainer certification, and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification. This degree will provide students with a stronger educational background making them more marketable in the field of fitness and nutrition. This degree will also meet the needs of individuals with existing degrees in such fields as Exercise Physiology, Nutrition, Athletic Training and other health related disciplines. Registered dietitians, clinical exercise physiologists, personal trainers, exercise specialists, strength and conditioning specialists, coaches, athletes and others interested in acquiring knowledge in exercise, nutrition and health are also eligible for this program. The AAS in Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training articulates with the BAS in Exercise & Wellness at ASU Polytechnic.

Required courses for the AAS in Strength, Nutrition and Personal Training will meet primarily in the Human Performance Lab and Sports Performance Center located on the CGCC Williams Campus.
General Education Requirements (25-27 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
General Education Core (15-17 Credits)
First-Year Composition        
ENG101† or 107†
 3
ENG102† or 108†
 3
Oral Communication        
COM100 - Intro to Human Communication or
COM110 - Interpersonal Communication
 3 COM110 is recommended.
Critical Reading        
CRE101† - Critical & Evaluative Reading or Equivalent as indicated by assessment.
 3
Mathematics        
MAT120/121/122† or Higher level math
 3-5
General Education Distribution (10 Credits)
Humanities & Fine Arts        
3 Select from approved Humanities & Fine Arts course list.
Social & Behavioral Sciences        
HES100 - Healthful Living or
PSY101 - Introduction to Psychology
 3
Natural Sciences        
BIO160 - Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology
 4

Required Courses (42-45 Credits) CR GR CRS/SEM Comments
BPC110 - Computer Usage and Applications
 3
FON100 - Introductory Nutrition or
FON241† - Principles of Human Nutrition
 3 Students who take FON241 are required to complete a course modification form.
FON210† - Sports Nutrition & Supplements for Physical Activity
 3 May require course modification form
FON230 - Nutrition for Special Populations
 3
FON247 - Weight Management Theory
 3
MGT253 - Owning and Operating a Small Business
 3
HES154 - First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or
BLS (Basic Life Support) Health Care Provider & First Aid Certification
 0-3 BLS Health Care Provider & First Aid Certification is recommended
HES271 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries
 3
PED112 - Professional Applications of Fitness Principles
 3
PED125 - Exercise Science
 3
PED145 - Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
 3
PED212CR - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities
 2 Offered Fall & Summer
PED212FL - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Flexibility & Mind-Body Exercises
 2 Offered Spring
PED212SC - Instructional Competency Laboratory: Muscular Strength and Conditioning
 2 Offered Fall, Spring, Summer
PED285† - Exercise Program Design and Instruction
 3
PSY215 - Introduction to Sport Psychology
 3
Total Credits
      
Program Notes:
All courses must be completed with a "C" or higher.
† indicates course carries prerequisites and/or corequisites.