The aerobic option prepares students to assume fitness leadership responsibilities. Students are provided knowledge in areas such as physiology of exercise, nutrition, anatomy, sport conditioning, and aerobic instruction. A practicum and internship presents students with the opportunity to demonstrate learned skills in a practical setting.
- You may study Aerobics by completing the Aerobics option of the Bachelor of Science degree, or the Aerobics Minor.
- The option will prepare students to earn various certifications that are now becoming requirements for aerobic- related positions. The student would be eligible to earn 12 professional certifications including the following: American Council on Exercise (ACE), American Fitness Association (AFA), or the American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Instructor (HFI) exam.
- Potential career opportunities include: Adult Fitness, Aerobics Instructor, Exercise Leader, or Worksite wellness programming. Additional career and professional information may be found on the following web links: Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Human Kinetics, or www.acsm.com.
Aerobics Option for the BS Degree (22 credits)
| Dept | Course | Course Title | Credits |
| HPA |
0240 |
Aerobics for Instructors |
2 |
| PEDC |
0239 |
Step Aerobics |
1 |
| PEDC |
0211 |
Water Aerobics |
1 |
| PEDC |
0206 |
Body Sculpting 1 |
1 |
| HPA |
1141 |
Fitness for Instructors |
3 |
| HPA |
1241-2 |
Teaching Practicum |
2 |
| PEDC |
0171 |
Fitness Kick Boxing |
1 |
| PEDC |
0175 |
Aerobic Fitness Boxing |
1 |
| PEDC |
0025 |
Aerobic-Cross Country Run |
1 |
| PEDC |
0158 |
Weight Training |
1 |
| PEDC |
0262 |
Yoga 1 |
1 |
| PEDC |
0041 |
Jazz 1 |
1 |
| HPA |
1300 |
Nutrition in Exercise & Sport |
1 |
| HPA |
1211 |
Athletic Injury Prevention |
3 |
| HPA |
1212 |
Athletic Injury Prevention Lab |
1 |
| HPA |
0050 |
Sports and Drugs |
1 |
