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Fitness and Wellness
Exercise Science
Overview
he Fitness and Wellness Associate of Arts degree is intended for students interested in fitness, recreation, or sports, and it is designed for transfer into university degree programs in exercise physiology, physical education teaching, and/or fitness wellness. To ensure seamless transfer, students must develop their specific program of study in close coordination with a Cochise College advisor.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:
- Describe the physical, structural, and functional characteristics of tissues and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.
- Analyze the organization and interrelationships of the endocrine, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic, urinary, digestive, and reproductive systems.
- Apply principles of nutrition and wellness to develop educational strategies that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
- Design a personalized program that integrates principles of nutrition and exercise for health improvement.
- Evaluate and communicate theoretical and practical approaches that support current practices in wellness and optimal health.
Admission Requirements
There are no special requirements for this degree.
Degree Map
Important Dates
Program Information
Spring: January 11, 2027
Fall: August17, 2026
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semester
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Certificate: 60-64 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Spring: January 11, 2027
Fall: August17, 2026
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Review the degree map in the academic catalog to view the recommended program semester start dates.
Degree: 4 Semester
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
This is the recommended program length for a student taking all of the recommended courses each semester.
Certificate: 60-64 credits
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
The academic catalog has a list of all of the required courses for this program.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
Please see the Tuition & Fees page for more information about all related costs. Using the Academic Program Cost section can help you find costs related to certain programs.
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