Fitness Education Minor

Total Credits: 20

Minor Requirements

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• FTES 205 - Fitness Conditioning Credits: 1
• FTES 305 - Current Concepts and Applications in Physical Fitness Credits: 3
• FTES 355 - Methods of Fitness Instruction Credits: 3
• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• FTES 210 - Personal Fitness Plan Credits: 1

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• FTES 214 - Weight Training and Conditioning (Men/Women) Credits: 1
• Or  FTES 214-002 - Women’s Strength Training and Toning Credits: 1

Certification

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)

Students taking the Minor in Fitness Education have the option of sitting for the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) or Group Fitness Instructor Certification (GFI) that is offered through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or  American Council on Exercise (ACE). If student seeks to take an ACE or ACSM National Fitness Certification Exam, it is recommended they also take FTES 465  prior to the exam.

NOTE: This minor is not approved for Michigan elementary or secondary teaching certification.

Minor Objectives

Each class includes both the fitness component as well as skills instruction. The goals of the fitness & exercise courses are:

1. To aid individuals in the development of Christ like attitudes and conduct in recreational activities, and to promote learning ooportunities for cooperative teamwork.
2. To promote the development of physical fitness and physical skills that will continue throughout life and enhance the quality of one’s life.
3. To provide a variety of physical activities designed to meet the needs and desires of a diverse student population.