Program Type
Associate of Applied Science
Estimated Time to Complete
Four semesters (Two academic years)
Format
On Campus
Program Description
The health/fitness technician program is a two-year (4 semester) program designed as a career ladder program providing students with a specific area of study in four different specializations. The program prepares multi-skilled fitness professionals qualified to perform various skills in the health and fitness industry. Coursework includes instruction in coaching, athletic care, wellness, nutrition, principles of coaching leadership and athletic performance.
* A student can enter Health & Fitness Technician program in the beginning of any semester within the two-year cohort. BOTE 177 Job Readiness & FITT 161 Health & Fitness Internship will be required in the first semester the student enters the cohort.
Mission
Institutional Mission Statement
Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education, Career & Technical Education, scholarly research, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, staff, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it.
Career Outlook
Why choose the Health and Fitness Technician Associate of Applied Science Degree at TMCC?
- We utilize a curriculum created to develop world class trainers and are the global leader in health and fitness education, personal training certification, advanced specialization and evidence-based solutions.
- We produce world class personal trainers and leaders. Those completing the program make an impact to improve the fitness and behavior changes of any client, using safe, effective and proven evidence-based methodology.
- Most employers prefer or require NASM Health and Fitness Professionals.
- Learn in an interactive environment that will combine extensive and in-depth classroom knowledge with a practical application delivering real world scenarios.
- Learn lifelong skills that pave the way for multiple health and fitness occupations and careers.
Students will earn 10 nationally recognized Personal Training Certifications which are recognized all around the world.
- Group Fitness Instructor (NASM)
- Certified Personal Trainer CPT (NASM)
- Corrective Exercise Specialization CES (NASM)
- PES Performance Enhancement Specialization (NASM)
- Behavior Change Specialization BCS (NASM
- Certification Nutrition Coach CNC (NASM)
- Youth Exercise Specialist YES (NASM)
- Senior Fitness Specialist SFS(NASM)
- 3Dimensional Coaching Course Certification
- Fundamentals of Coaching (NFSH) National Federations of High School Association
*National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM)
Credit Hours
62 Credits
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Plan of Study Grid
Year One Spring
| FITT 125 | Virtual Coaching | 2 |
| FITT 130 | Fitness and Exercise Testing | 3 |
| FITT 155 | Personal Training/Lab | 4 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HPER 213 | Personal and Community Health | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Year One Fall
| BOTE 177 | Job Readiness | 1 |
| FITT 106 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| FITT 110 | Code of Ethics & Professional Practice | 1 |
| FITT 161 | Health and Fitness Internship | 2 |
| FITT 200 | Group Fitness | 2 |
| FITT 230 | Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HPER 210 | First Aid/CPR | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year Two Fall
| BIOL 115 | Human Structure & Function | 4 |
| FITT 101 | Principles of Coaching & Leadership | 2 |
| FITT 219 | Sports Nutrition/Lab | 4 |
| FITT 223 | Exercise Psychology/Lifestyle Coach | 4 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Year Two Spring
| FITT 174 | Special Population | 3 |
| FITT 220 | Strength and Conditioning | 4 |
| FITT 240 | Corrective Exercise | 3 |
GEN ED
| General Education Course Requirement | 3 |
| HPER 136 | Weight Training | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 62