Health and Fitness Education AAS
Total Cost of Health and Fitness Education AAS
(in-district) $9,062.00
Credit Hours to Complete: 60
Semesters to Complete: 5
If you're interested in obtaining an academic degree and also getting certified as a personal trainer, consider the Associate in Applied Science in Health and Fitness Education. The Health and Fitness Education AAS is a two-year associate's degree that builds on the FIT certificate's science-based courses in anatomy, physiology and kinesiology. The AAS introduces a communications component that focuses on your choice of a health-fitness instruction or a health-fitness management track.
Health-fitness professionals hold a variety of positions including personal fitness trainer, small-group exercise instructor, exercise testing and prescription technician, and fitness/exercise instructor. Health-fitness management positions include personal training manager, fitness manager, and supervisor of wellness services. An additional, new and emerging professional area is known as life coaching or wellness coaching.
What you need to know about getting your Health and Fitness Education AAS (CIP 310501)
| Occupation and Occupational Profile Link | SOC Code |
|---|---|
| Recreation and Fitness Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | 25-1193 |
| Athletes and Sports Competitors | 27-2021 |
| Coaches and Scouts | 27-2022 |
| Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors | 39-9031 |
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Fees | $979.00 |
| Books and supplies | $2,683.09 |
| Total Expenses | $3,662.09 |
| in-district | out-of-district | out-of-state | international | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,400.00 | $15,531.00 | $18,982.20 | $18,982.20 |
| Additional Health and Fitness Education AAS Costs | $3,662.09 | $3,662.09 | $3,662.09 | $3,662.09 |
| Program Total | $9,062.00 | $19,193.09 | $22,644.29 | $22,644.29 |
| Completers in FY11 | 4 |
|---|---|
| Proportion Completing in Normal Time | 0.0% |
| Type of Loan | Loan Amount |
|---|---|
| Title IV Loans | $- |
| Private Loans | $- |
| Institutional Payments | $- |
Contact:
Department Chair: (815) 455-8710
Additional information:
- All of the courses in the FIT Certificate can be applied to the Health and Fitness Education AAS.
- Course Schedules
Semesters to complete assumes students are taking a full-time credit load of 12 credits per semester (the minimum required for federal financial aid).
Proportion of students completing in normal time is the percentage of FY11 completers who earned the credential within the specified time of their first enrollment at the College.
Students attending part-time or changing their program of study are two common reasons why they may not complete in "normal" time.
Tuition and fees are set by the Board of Trustees. Prices for books and supplies are subject to change.
See additional information about international student costs.