Human Performance

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Contact:
Human Performance Program Coordinator: Sophie Mabry
Credentials: M.A., University of Northern Colorado; B.A., Metropolitan State College; ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS)
Phone: 303.797.5856
E-mail: sophie.mabry@arapahoe.edu
Office location: Room A1615

Associate of Applied Science Degree in Human Performance
Physical Fitness Specialist Certificate

ACC has the only community college Human Performance program in Colorado.
Our graduates have a 100% success rate on the national exams!

• Join the fast-growing field of human performance. The two-year Human Performance AAS degree and 31-credit-hour Physical Fitness Specialist certificate provide education focused on the field of exercise and physical fitness. Qualified health and fitness professionals are in great demand.

• The degree program provides an understanding of movement, exercise, nutrition and health. Students learn how to conduct fitness and health assessments, develop exercise prescriptions and evaluate nutritional needs.

• Experience in our Fitness Center provides the skills and confidence needed to work with a diverse population. Students are eligible to take National Certifications at the completion of the program.

• Work conditions can be indoors or outdoors. Practitioners may work with people of all ages, individuals who are sedentary with health risk factors, or athletes with overuse injuries. Individuals planning fitness careers should be outgoing, good at motivating people, and sensitive to the needs of others.

Degree Requirements

What can I do with an AAS degree in Human Performance?

Following are possibilities available to you following graduation.

There are many part-time positions that may require expertise in a specialized area. Full-time positions require a candidate to be flexible and able to teach one-on-one or in a group setting.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics expects opportunities to increase faster than average through 2014. Download the complete listing of potential job opportunities in Human Performance.

Transfer Guide to Four-Year Institutions

This program prepares students for transfer to a four-year college or university offering majors in physical education, exercise physiology, sport management or recreation. Read more on the degree and certificate requirements.

These ACC classes transfer to four-year institutions including Metropolitan State College toward a B. S. degree in Human Performance and Sport. Specific course sequences and prerequisites apply. For details, contact Sophie Mabry at 303.797.5856.

Physical Fitness Specialist Certificate

Career Opportunities | Course Descriptions | Courses Offered by Semester | Degree Requirements | Graduation Plan | Human Performance Home | Internal Practicums | Certifications | Personal Training | Suggested Course Sequence | Advisory Committee | Brochure