Human Performance & Health Promotion, A.S., Major #1450

 The Human Performance and Health Promotion Associates Degree will prepare students to find employment in general fitness positions in wellness facilities and general fitness facilities. The curriculum includes a strong foundation in math and science, along with fitness-related classes in general fitness and wellness and exercise physiology. The program is unique in its inclusion of two exercise physiology classes to ensure the complete and comprehensive understanding, by the student, of the body’s response to exercise. Students are taught to handle a diverse set of exercise and fitness situations to strengthen their confidence and marketability in the field. Students are well equipped for immediate entry into the workforce, but are especially prepared for transfer to other programs in the following areas: Human Performance and Health Promotion, B.S. at SUNY Morrisville, Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Kinesiology, Athletic Training, and Health Education. The Human Performance and Health Promotion program also prepares graduates for employment in fitness centers, recreational facilities, or corporate wellness programs and for certification from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon Successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Describe the role of physical activity in the prevention of and treatment of chronic diseases.

• Describe the chronic and acute responses of the body to physical activity.

• Distinguish between aerobic and anaerobic physical exercise and recommend activities to specifically test or to train either system.

• Evaluate whether the allied health profession is the student's desired career path, and assess ability to model appropriate professional behavior

• Accurately assess a client’s heart rate and blood pressure at rest and during physical activity.

Curriculum Requirements - 60 Credits

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