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2017-2018 Course Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Fitness and Sports Management, Fitness Management Concentration, AS


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Fitness and Sports Management is designed to give students three different areas to choose from: Fitness Management, Sports Management and Health.

This degree is designed to be a two-year degree. The degree is designed for individuals who would like to pursue a career in the fitness, sports, recreation or health fields.

The Fitness and Sports Management AS degree is a transfer degree, designed to prepare students for a Fitness Management, Sports Management and Health program at a four-year school. Graduates from the program may also be able to find entry-level positions at parks and recreation departments, YMCA/YWCAs, private health clubs, golf courses, schools, hospitals or other facility management positions.

For more information about the Fitness and Sports Management program, please visit our website at www.dmacc.edu/programs/fitness.

Program Details


Location: Boone


Selected courses in this program are offered at other campuses.

Students may start any semester


Program Entry Requirements


  1. Complete an application for admission.
  2. Satisfy the assessment requirement. 
  3. Attend any required information/registration session.
  4. A program orientation will be required for all students entering the program.

Graduation Requirements


To earn a Fitness and Sports Management AS degree, a student must complete all coursework as prescribed and maintain a 2.0 grade point average.

Note:


To complete this program, you must meet the Diversity Requirement with a grade of “C” or higher. See the AS  section of this catalog for more information about which courses can count toward this requirement.

Total Credits Required to Complete this AS Degree, Fitness Management Concentration - 64


Fixed Costs


Tuition……………………………………………………………………………………..$151.00 per credit

The costs for each program are estimates and subject to change.

Varied Costs


Costs Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4
Books (approximate) 255 205 255 230

Approximate total for the program: $10,609**

**Program entry requirements are not included in the total approximate cost.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?


  • Use and instruct people on the proper use of various types of physical fitness/exercise equipment.
  • Inform people on the physiological functions of the body in fitness training.
  • Determine the fitness level people should work at and develop an appropriate fitness program.
  • Evaluate and maintain records of fitness progress.
  • Direct the operation of a fitness/wellness center/recreation department.
  • Budget facility needs.

What Skills and Abilities Will You Need?


  • Operate and maintain fitness/exercise equipment.
  • Demonstrate proper techniques on various types of fitness/exercise equipment.
  • Must have the necessary physical abilities to perform demonstrations.
  • Apply knowledge of physiological principles.
  • Build confidence in those with doubt or difficulty associated with exercise.
  • Be able to identify individual fitness/exercise needs.
  • Organization skills for performance of fitness activities.
  • Communication skills for diverse types of personalities.
  • Organize sports tournaments.

What Else Should I Consider about this Program or Career Choice?


  • You will be assigned to a program advisor.
  • This program is mainly a transfer program.
  • You will be working and advising people of all ages.
  • You may be working with injured people/athletes.
  • You may be dealing with physically disabled people.
  • You may have to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Anticipated average starting salary $15,080 (2009-2010 Placement Report).

Nondiscrimination Statement


DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:

Agriculture, National & Environmental Services /Architecture, Engineering, and Construction/Arts, Design, and Visual communications/Business, Management, and Marketing/Education, Public, and Human Services/Health Science/Hospitality and Culinary/Information Technology/Manufacturing/Transportation & Logistics

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, hiring practices or the provision of services, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (in employment), disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status of a person. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost’s office, the Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6857, sgbittner@dmacc.edu.  Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA  50023, phone 515/964-6574, dkmckittrick@dmacc.edu.  Question or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison, Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661, phone 312/730-1560, tax 312/730-1576..

Legal references: Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S. C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S. C. §§ 1681-1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S. C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).(2017)

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