Integrative Health (Fitness/Reiki Trainer) - AAS

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The Integrative Health (Fitness/Reiki Trainer) AAS provides students with a cross-disciplinary foundation in the fields of exercise science, sports nutrition, wellness and first aid as applied to personal training and group fitness programming and instruction. It is an ideal path for students needing American Council on Exercise (ACE): Personal Trainer exam review preparation, for those planning to pursue a bachelor's degree in a similar area of study, or for current professionals seeking to update and enhance their knowledge and skills.

Credit Hours Required: 60

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

Written Communication or Oral Communication Credits: 6
Mathematics Credits: 3
Natural Sciences Credits: 4
NTR 145 - Food and Culture (Social and Behavioral Sciences) Credits: 3
Arts and Humanities AND/OR Institutions in the Americas AND/OR Social and Behavioral Sciences Credits: 3

Program Requirements (41 credits)

Students will earn the Fitness Instructor/Trainer Certificate after completing the following courses: EXW 100M, 130H, 152, 157, 251, and 252.

ENT 210 - Vision to Business Plan - Entrepreneur's Institute Credits: 1
EXW 100M - Foundations of Mind-Body Exercise Credits: 1
EXW 130H - Weight Management Credits: 3
EXW 130J - Weight Loss and Health with Whole Food Credits: 2
EXW 152 - Personal Health and Wellness Credits: 3
EXW 157 - Performance Nutrition Credits: 3
EXW 160 - Health and Wellness Coaching Credits: 3
EXW 205 - Stress Management Credits: 3
EXW 210 - Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation and Self-Compassion Credits: 2
EXW 230 - Complementary and Integrative Health Therapies Credits: 3
EXW 251 - Integrated and Applied Exercise Science Credits: 3
EXW 252 - ACE Personal Trainer Preparation Credits: 3
IHF 110 - Meditation for Well-Being Credits: 1
IHF 130 - Hatha Yoga Credits: 1
IHF 160 - T'ai Chi Credits: 1
IHF 190 - Reiki Credits: 2
IHF 220 - Herbal Remedies Credits: 3
NTR 135 - Human Nutrition Credits: 3

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Integrative Health (Fitness/Reiki Trainer) degree program, the learner will be able to:

Use Frequency Intensity Time Type Enjoyment (F.I.T.T.E.) and strength training principles to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of programs for individuals and/or groups that will enhance the five components of fitness.
Explain the acute and chronic effects and adaptations of exercise on the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal system.
Describe how behavior modification strategies apply to the relationship between diet and exercise within the scope of practice of a personal trainer.
Explain medical procedures as they relate to exercise.
Integrate mind-body components into the design of personal training sessions.

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Integrative Health (Fitness/Reiki Trainer) - AAS

AAS General Education Requirements (19 credits)

Program Requirements (41 credits)

Program Outcomes