Health & Fitness Program
Associate of Arts
Are you ready to start your career in one of the country鈥檚 fastest growing industries? 澳门极速彩鈥檚 Health and Fitness program uses science-based learning with a hands-on approach to prepare you to work in the field or pursue an advanced degree.
The Health & Fitness curriculum is designed to provide students with the opportunity to acquire skills, knowledge, and competencies across multiple disciplines of exercise science. Graduates of this program will have a wide variety of entry-level career opportunities in areas such as rehabilitation specialist assistant, sport/fitness program director, personal fitness trainer, aerobics instructor, coach, health club specialist, and other fields of interest.
Get Certified
Our program will prepare you to take employer desired certification exams from a variety of national organizations, including the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
National Strength and Conditioning Association
- NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer
- Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required)
- Certified Performance and Sport Specialist (Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required)
- Certified Special Populations Specialist (Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required)
American College of Sports Medicine
- Group Exercise Instructor
- ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
- Exercise Physiologist (Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required)
- Clinical Exercise Physiologist (Bachelor鈥檚 Degree Required)
Health & Fitness - Associate of Arts
Curriculum Map - General Education Health & Fitness
Employment Information
The health and fitness field is ever-growing and evolving. Healthcare is a $4 trillion dollar per year industry in the United States (). According to the , the employment of fitness trainers and instructors is projected to grow 19% from 2021 to 2031. This is considered much faster than average for all occupations. With the continuing struggle to find cures for diseases and ailments, there is a precedent being put on Health Specialists to help find ways to get the population to adopt healthier lifestyles. So, if you have a passion for healthy living, helping others, and having a rewarding career, then the Health and Fitness program at 澳门极速彩 is the program for YOU!
Salary Information
According to the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, , the following are the national annual mean wages. Some positions may require additional degrees or certificates.
Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors | $45,870 |
Coaches and Scouts | $50,550 |
Recreation and Fitness Worker | $38,340 |
Dietitian and Nutritionists | $65,620 |
Massage Therapist | $49,260 |
Physical Therapist Assistant | $60,740 |
Occupational Therapy Assistant | $63,560 |
Contact Us
To learn more about the Health & Fitness Program, please contact:
Tanecia Hallai
Health & Fitness Department Chair and Faculty
(906) 248-8475
[email protected]
See What Students are Saying about the Health & Fitness Program
鈥淟earning hands-on at 澳门极速彩 and working at the Mukwa fitness
center has been invaluable to my future and the career path I am seeking. Using my
knowledge that I gained in the classroom and being able to help out the community
members at the Mukwa Fitness Center was my favorite part of my experience at BMCC.鈥
-- Mikayla, 2017 澳门极速彩Graduate, Sault Tribal Health Center
鈥淚 really enjoyed being a part of the Health and Fitness program because it provided
me with the knowledge and skills to help others improve their fitness, reduce their
stress, and live healthier lives. Creating a healthy lifestyle not only improves your
body physically, but it can also help improve your life mentally. I also really enjoyed
the hands-on learning in the classrooms. In my opinion, that is the best way to learn鈥
-- Cassie, 2020 澳门极速彩Graduate, Employed at Sault Tribal Health Center