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Fitness and Sport Sciences
learn to coach athletes, teach physical education or train individuals in personal fitness.
Fitness and Sport Sciences — Coaching Certificate for Direct Employment
learn how to effectively coach teams in several sports. Complete this program by taking classes exclusively on
evenings/weekends, or in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
What can I do with this certificate?
Career Options: seek certification from the arizona Department of Education, the national federation of interscholastic
Coaches association or the american sport Education Program. Coach a high school-level sports team.
Academic Options: transfer to a university degree program in physical education.
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6783
lead faculty: 206-6996
Program/major Codes: CRTCOACHING/FSG
Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
Required Core Courses - A grade of C or better is required for graduation.
EDu 240* adolescent Development (F) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
fss 238* introduction to sports injury management (F-Sp-S)u . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
HED 140 first aid and Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (n/o) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
fss 271* sport Psychology (F-Sp) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
fss 272* Coaching techniques and Practices (F)
or fss 285* Principles of athletic Coaching (Sp-Su) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Physiology select one of the following:
fss 234, fss 273, Bio 160in, Bio 202in*, or Bio 210in*. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Total credits as displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-16
* this course has a prerequisite, co-requisite, or recommendation. see course description section.
Fitness Professional Certificate for Direct Employment
learn exercise and fitness theories and the skills to teach people how to safely exercise. the program includes workrelated
experiences at the fitness and Conditioning Center and in local fitness clubs and agencies. Complete this
program by taking classes exclusively on weekdays, or in a combination of weekdays and evenings/weekends.
What can I do with this degree?
Career Options: Work as a personal trainer in your own business or within a fitness club or agency. take exams for
certification through the american Council of Exercise (aCE), the national strength and Conditioning association (nsCa),
or the american College of sports medicine (asCm).
Academic Options: Pursue a physical education degree program at a university or a degree in Exercise science (asu
or nau); or transfer in Exercise and Wellness (asu-East). Pursue a Coaching Certificate.
Location: West Campus
Department/Contact Information:
Dean: 206-6783
lead faculty: 206-6685
Program/major Codes: CRTFITNESS/FSP
f= fall | sp= spring | su= summer | n/o= may not be offered this year, check class schedule
fitnEss anD sPort sCiEnCEs
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