Physical Fitness (A.S.)
Associate in Science
Program Advisor: Sherry Scheer
413-236-4511 • sscheer@berkshirecc.edu
This program is endorsed by The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise. The Physical Fitness degree option offers students an opportunity to expand upon the Physical Fitness certificate program. In addition to instruction in nutrition, cardiovascular and strength conditioning, personal training and other topics that are covered in the certificate program, the degree program goes on to explore the human body and its relationship to exercise and fitness more intensely. Topics include the mind/body connection, injury prevention and sports psychology. Deeper exploration of exercise physiology and human anatomy are also provided.
Essential Functions
See Essential Functions for the Physical Fitness Certificate program for additional information.
Expected Outcomes
See Expected Outcomes for the Physical Fitness Certificate program for additional information.
Graduation Requirements
To earn a degree in this program, a student must complete all program and general education credits, plus the following Additional Requirements.
Program Courses
General Education Courses
| BIO-201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| COM-105 | Introduction to Oral Communication | 3 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 6 |
| MAT-136 | Mathematics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
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| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 22 |
General Education Elective: See footnote 1
Additional Requirements
| Core Competencies Portfolio |
4 items |
| FORUM |
4 units |
| Health/Fitness |
30 hours |
| Minimum grade required in each program course |
2.000 |
Health/Fitness: See footnote 2
Minimum Cumulative Average
| Overall |
2.000 |
| Program requirements |
2.000 |
Suggested Pathway to Graduation
The following is a suggestion for completing this program in two years. The actual time needed to complete the program will vary according to each student’s individual needs.
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
| AHS-220 | Principles of Fitness Components | 3 |
| AHS-235 | Fitness Program Planning | 3 |
| BIO-201 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| PED-241 | Advanced Practicum I | 1 |
| PSY-107 | Introductory Psychology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fourth Semester
| AHS-238 | Mind/Body Theory and Methods | 3 |
| PED-207 | Prevention and Care of Exercise Injuries | 2 |
| PED-242 | Advanced Practicum II | 1 |
| PED-250 | Psychology of Sport | 3 |
ENG-
| English Composition/Writing | 3 |
| MAT-136 | Mathematics for the Health Sciences | 3 |
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| General Education Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
General Education Elective: See footnote 1
Footnotes
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General Education Elective chosen from History, or Humanities and Fine Arts.
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Fulfilled by successful completion of PED-135.
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BIO-202 is also needed for transfer to Springfield College.