Program Overview
Health and Wellness Promotion: Exercise Science Option
Biological and Health Sciences Division, Room B213, (847) 543-2042
https://www.clcillinois.edu/programs/biodv/health-and-wellness-promotion
Degree: Associate in Applied Science
Plan 21WA
The focus of the AAS in Health and Wellness Promotion (HWP) is to empower students to help others through prevention of illness, injury, and disease by effective application of principles and practices of population health, wellness promotion, fitness enrichment, and performance enhancement. It also provides an opportunity for various health career certificate-seeking students to continue their education in a general health studies capacity and earn an Associate's degree. Successful completion of this program will prepare students for advanced certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching (NBHWC) and other governing associations.
Note: Day and evening classes are available. The HWP program is not a limited-enrollment program.
Students are strongly encouraged to attend an information session to learn more about the program and to consult with the department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or 847-543-2029.
The courses that comprise the Personal Training Certificate feed directly into the A.A.S. in HWP: Exercise Science option.
Recommended Plan of Study
To complete an A.A.S., students are strongly encouraged to meet with an Academic Success Advisor to identify coursework that will meet degree requirements.
First Semester | 14 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
course ^ | College Success Seminar | 2 |
Health and Wellness Practicum I | 1 | |
Introduction to Physical Education or Other elective | 3 | |
Theory and Practice of Fitness | 2 | |
Contemporary Health Issues | 3 | |
Technical Composition I or | ||
English Composition I | 3 | |
Second Semester | 16 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Biomechanics and Kinesiology | 3 | |
Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 | |
Strength Training I | 1 | |
Communication Skills or | ||
Fundamentals of Speech or | ||
Dynamics/Small Group Discussion | 3 | |
Philosophy of Coaching or Other elective | 3 | |
Summer Semester | 3 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
Third Semester | 14 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 | |
Professional Essentials for Health and Wellness Practitioners | 3 | |
Group Facilitation for Health and Wellness Professionals | 1 | |
First Aid/CPR | 2 | |
Health and Wellness Practicum II | 1 | |
Total Fitness or Other elective | 1 | |
Principles of Health and Wellness Coaching | 3 | |
Fourth Semester | 15 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
Human Form and Function or | ||
course * | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
Introduction to Complementary and Integrative Health Care | 3 | |
Introduction to the Rehabilitation Aide | 3 | |
Introduction to Philosophy or | ||
Introduction to Ethics | 3 | |
Yoga I or Other elective | 1 | |
Individual Activities: or Other elective | 1 | |
Summer Semester | 0-4 Credits | |
Course | Title | Hours |
course * | Anatomy and Physiology II (If taking the BIO 244/245 sequence) | 4 |
Total Hours for A.A.S. Degree | 62-66 | |
^ CLC 120 is an institutional requirement for graduation.
* Preferred courses for students planning to transfer to a 4-year institution. BIO 244 must be taken with BIO 245 in lieu of BIO 111. (NOTE: BIO 244 has a prerequisite of BIO 123 or BIO 161).
Required Specialty Option Courses and Electives
For the A.A.S. in HWP, students are to complete 25 credits of required courses and electives within their specialty option (Exercise Science, Health & Wellness Coaching, or Massage Therapy). When it is stated “or other elective” the suggested elective is listed, however, many other electives may count towards this requirement. Please see department chair Joana Pabedinskas for more information.
For more information on recommended courses or program specific advising, please contact department chair Joana Pabedinskas at jpabedinskas@clcillinois.edu or (847) 543-2029 or the Biological and Health Sciences Division at (847) 543-2042.