Semester Requirements
William Brewer, Program Director
(585) 475-2476, wsbsci@rit.edu
http://www.rit.edu/cos/medical/exercise_science.html
Program overview
College-level knowledge and professional certification are increasingly required for those who wish to work in the fitness industry, whether full- or part-time, and whether in an athletic club, ski resort, or sports medicine facility. Knowledge of and professional certification in fitness instruction and programming also are of increasing value to allied health professionals who wish to augment their care or practice with the ability to prescribe exercise programs that address special medical needs. The certificate in exercise science covers the basic principles of exercise physiology, fitness assessment, the preparation of fitness programs and prescriptions, and the development of exercise prescriptions for individuals with medical or other significant limitations. Students who successfully complete all three courses in the certificate will be prepared to sit for professional certification examinations from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals as well as for certifications from the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a number of other recognized organizations.
Curriculum
Exercise science, certificate, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| MEDS-295 | Sports Physiology and Life Fitness | 3 |
| MEDS-296 | Fitness Prescription | 3 |
| MEDS-297 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
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Quarter Curriculum - For Reference Only
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. The following content has been made available as reference only. Currently matriculated students who began their academic programs in quarters should consult their academic adviser for guidance and course selection.
Program overview
College-level knowledge and professional certification are increasingly required for those who wish to work in the fitness industry, whether full- or part-time, and whether in an athletic club, ski resort, or sports medicine facility. Knowledge of and professional certification in fitness instruction and programming also are of increasing value to allied health professionals who wish to augment their care or practice with the ability to prescribe exercise programs that address special medical needs. The certificate program in exercise science covers the basic principles of exercise physiology, fitness assessment, the preparation of fitness programs and prescriptions, and the development of exercise prescriptions for individuals with medical or other significant limitations. Students who successfully complete all three courses in the program will be prepared to sit for professional certification examinations from the American College of Sports Medicine, American Council on Exercise, and the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals as well as for certifications from the Cooper Institute for Aerobic Research, the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and a number of other recognized organizations.
Curriculum
Semester conversion
Effective fall 2013, RIT will convert its academic calendar from quarters to semesters. Each program and its associated courses have been sent to the New York State Department of Education for approval of the semester plan. For reference, the following charts illustrate the typical course sequence for this program in both quarters and semesters. Students should consult their academic advisers with questions regarding planning and course selection.
Exercise science, certificate program, typical course sequence (quarters)
| Course | Qtr. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| 1026-305 | Sports Physiology and Life Fitness | 4 |
| 1026-306 | Fitness Prescription and Programming | 4 |
| Choose one of the following courses: | 4 | |
| 1026-307 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | |
| 0620-300 | Sports Nutrition | |
| Total Quarter Credit Hours | 12 | |
Exercise science, certificate program, typical course sequence (semesters), effective fall 2013
| Course | Sem. Cr. Hrs. | |
|---|---|---|
| MEDS-295 | Sports Physiology and Life Fitness | 3 |
| MEDS-296 | Fitness Prescription | 3 |
| MEDS-297 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |