Degrees & Certificates

Associate in Applied Science (AAS):
Strength, Nutrition & Personal Training

Students interested in the fitness and wellness industry may want to consider this AAS degree option. Upon completion, it is available for transfer into a Bachelor of Applied Science program at Arizona State University Polytechnic (East) Campus.
Please note: This is not a track towards becoming a Registered Dietitian.
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Total Credits 72 – 75
Description: 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. 

Students must earn a grade of “C” or better required for all courses within the program.
+ indicates course has prerequisite and/or corequisites.

	Course number	Course Title	Credit Hours
Required Courses Credits: 37-40
	FON100	Introductory Nutrition	3
	FON241	Principles of Human Nutrition	3
+	FON210	Sports Nutrition and Supplements for Physical Activity	3
+	FON247	Weight Management Theory	3
	EXS101	Introduction to Exercise Science, Kinesiology, and Physical Education	3
	EXS112	Professional Applications of Fitness Principles	3
	EXS125	Introduction to Exercise Physiology	3
	EXS130	Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques	3
	EXS132	Cardiovascular Fitness: Physiological Principles and Training Techniques	3
	EXS138	Starting Your Own Personal Training Business	1
	EXS145	Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription	3
	EXS214	Instructional Competency: Flexibility and Mind-Body Exercises	2
	EXS216	Instructional Competency: Muscular Strength and Conditioning	2
	EXS218	Instructional Competency: Cardiorespiratory Exercises and Activities	2
+	EXS239	Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (3) OR	3
+	EXS239AA	Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (1) AND
+	EXS239AB	Practical Applications of Personal Training Skills and Techniques Internship (2)	3
	Restricted Electives:  None
	Free Electives: None
	General Education:  Credits:  25-27
	CORE:  Credits:  15-17
	First Year Composition
	ENG101	First Year Composition (3) AND
	ENG102	First Year Composition (3) OR
	ENG107	First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND
	ENG108	First-Year Composition for ESL (3)	6
	Oral Communication
	COM100	Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
	COM110	Interpersonal Communication (3)	3
	Critical Reading
	CRE101	Critical and Evaluative Reading I	3
	Mathematics
	MAT120	Intermediate Algebra (5) OR
	MAT121	Intermediate Algebra (4) OR
	MAT122	Intermediate Algebra (3)	3-5
	DISTRIBUTION:  Credits:  10
	Humanities and Fine Arts	Any approved general education course in the Humanities and Fine Arts area	3
	Social and Behavioral Sciences
	PSY101	Intro to Psychology (3) OR
	HES100	Healthful Living (3)	3
	Natural Science
	BIO160	Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology	4