Health and Fitness Education Health and Fitness Education A Health and Fitness Education associate in arts degree program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree in general health education, school and community health and health fitness and wellness promotion programs. In providing a foundation in science and an introduction to fundamental competencies in health, fitness, and wellness, as well as general education courses, a students is prepared to continue the educational journey. For students who wish to find more immediate employment in the field of health and fitness education there is a personal fitness trainer letter of recognition which may be earned. The four required courses for the letter of recognition provide a foundation for an entry level position in the fitness field. The letter of recognition provides students with the basic competencies necessary for an entry level position in the fitness field.
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This pattern is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a baccalaureate degree in general health education, school and community health and health fitness and promotion programs. The courses and curricula have been designed to provide the student with a foundation of science, an introduction to fundamental competencies in health, fitness, and wellness, and an academic core of general education requirements. This program has been designed to fit with similar programs at Frostburg University, Salisbury State University and the University of Maryland. Students are advised to check the requirements of the institution to which they intend to transfer. This webpage was created by Patrick L. Finley, Associate Professor, Division of Health Sciences.