Exercise Science - Norwalk Community College

Exercise Science from Norwalk Community College is a Campus Associate Sport degree that prepares you for a Education career. The Exercise Science program is designed to provide fundamental and theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills necessary to assume the role of a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach, or health fitness professional. With an emphasis on exercise science and health, the program integrates cutting edge research with fundamental theories of learning and basic clinical skills. Students will be prepared for a career in health fitness and will receive an educational background that will provide opportunities for further education leading to careers in exercise physiology and allied health. Successful completion of the program leads to the Associates in Science Degree and prepares the student to sit for National Certification Exams. PROGRAM OUTCOMES Upon Successful Completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of physiological and anatomical responses of the human body to acute and chronic exercise. 2. Demonstrate entry level knowledge and skills necessary for safe and appropriate screening, exercise testing, and exercise prescription with a variety of populations. 3. Exit the program with the necessary CPR/AED certifications needed for entry level employment. 4. Practice sound and prudent administrative duties necessary to supervise a health fitness facility as recommended by specific industry guidelines. 5. Develop leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills necessary to be an effective professional if this career path. View more details on Norwalk Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Sport courses.