Health and Fitness Technician
Contact Information:
Roger Ross, Health Fitness Tech Instructor
(701) 394-4316
rross@tm.edu
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.
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)
Application Deadlines
Review the TMCC Academic Calendar for registration deadlines for each semester.
Program Courses
Program Required Courses
Health & Fitness Technician Certificate Pathway
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Program of StudyYear One
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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BOTE 177
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Job Readiness
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1
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FITT 125
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Virtual Coaching
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2
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FITT 106
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Kinesiology
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3
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FITT 130
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Fitness & Exercise Testing
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3
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FITT 110
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Code of Ethics and Professional Practices
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1
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FITT 155
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Personal Training/Lab
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4
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FITT 161
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Health & Fitness Internship
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2
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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FITT 200
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Group Fitness
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2
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HPER 213
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Personal & Community Health
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2
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FITT 230
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Prevention & Care of Athletic Injuries
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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TOTAL CREDITS
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17
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TOTAL CREDITS
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14
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Program of StudyYear Two
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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Course #
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Course Title
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Credit
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BIOL 115
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Human Structure & Function
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4
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FITT 174
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Special Populations
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3
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FITT 101
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Principles of Coaching & Leadership
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2
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FITT 220
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Strength & Conditioning
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4
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FITT 219
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Sports Nutrition/Lab
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4
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FITT 240
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Corrective Exercise
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3
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FITT 223
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Exercise Psychology/Lifestyle Coaching
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4
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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GEN ED
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General Education Course Requirement
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3
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HPER 136
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Weight Training
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1
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TOTAL CREDITS
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17
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TOTAL CREDITS
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14
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Total Credits Required: 64