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In the Salt Lake City area and throughout the United State, there is a growing demand for trained professionals in the health, fitness and wellness industries. An Associate in Health and Exercise Science degree from Utah Career College will prepare you to take advantage of career opportunities in those fields. Contact us to discuss our school and our program.
Associate in Health and Exercise Science degree program
Our two-year AAS in Health and Exercise Science degree program includes 65 credits in required courses in health sciences (including anatomy, physiology and kinesiology) and hands-on training in exercise techniques, exercise program design and other technical and occupational areas. In addition to health and exercise science courses, you will study Microsoft Office Pro, small business management, and complete 30 credits in general education courses. During an eight-week externship, you will apply skills and knowledge from those classes in the workplace, adding industry experience to your resume.
The associate degree program provides the health and fitness skills and knowledge to gain an entry-level position in the health, fitness, wellness or recreation industry. You will be qualified to assess health and fitness levels, design, implement, and promote safe effective exercise programs for various populations, screen clients for contraindications to exercise and sit for national certification exams.
At UCC, we emphasize hands-on training, and each of our campus locations — West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center), Layton and Orem — has a well-equipped fitness lab. Some technical and occupational requirements and all general education requirements can be completed through online courses, providing students with maximum flexibility while maintaining the quality our school is known for.
Gain skills, knowledge and experience that employers value
Our associates degree program was designed by the UCC Health and Exercise Science Program Advisory Committee, a group that includes Salt Lake City area employers and professionals in the health, fitness and wellness industries and ensures we provide high-value skills and knowledge. Subjects covered in the AAS program include the following:
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All coursework from the associate degree program transfers smoothly to the Bachelor of Health and Exercise Science program. Many students complete the two-year degree, begin their careers, and then enhance their credentials by completing the bachelor’s degree program.
More information
Contact our Admissions Department today, and a representative will answer your questions, help you evaluate the Associate in Health and Exercise Science degree program in light of your personal goals, and arrange a tour of a campus and fitness lab. When you are ready to enroll, the representative will help you with all phases of the admissions process.