Wellness and Health Promotion - Associate Degree
For you, wellness is a way of life. What if you could motivate others to make healthy choices and improve their well-being? And earn a living doing what you love? With this associate degree program, you’ll get ready for a career as a wellness coach, health promotion associate, and/or exercise specialist ,and more. You’ll prepare for employment in health care organizations, insurance companies, corporate environments, fitness facilities, and other health, home, and community settings. Through coursework, students in the Wellness and Health Promotion degree program also gain access to and are eligible to complete nationally recognized certifications that strengthen student resumes and wellness industry experiences. Plus, you’ll learn to inspire people to implement positive lifestyle changes.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $11,235, Books: $758, Supplies: $100
This program is fully eligible for financial aid.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. /admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=105461
Requirements for Program Entry
- Apply at www.nwtc.edu/apply.
- Submit the following:
- High school transcript (or GED/HSED transcript).
- College transcript.
- If your cumulative GPA is below 2.6, complete or submit a placement evaluation.
- Complete these prerequisite courses and requirements (unless already completed):
- Caregiver background check, vaccine records.
- Tip! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step. Have questions? Connect with 冈本视频 Admissions at start@nwtc.edu or 920-498-5444.
Program Outcomes
- Utilize the dimensions of wellness to coordinate health and wellness events.
- Perform health and wellness assessments including fitness testing, body composition assessment, blood pressure screening, diet analysis, and health risk assessments.
- Explain the causes of chronic disease and how to prevent and manage chronic disease through lifestyle and behavior modification.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate corporate, community, or individual wellness plans.
- Employ holistic wellness coaching strategies to implement behavior modification and lifestyle change in clients.
- Assess personal fitness levels and prescribe exercise intervention plans.
- Lead and evaluate personal and group exercise sessions.
- Develop, deliver, and evaluate health and wellness educational sessions to small and large groups.
- Analyze key behaviors and implement social marketing campaigns designed promote healthy lifestyles.
- Create a culture of wellness among key customer groups.
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the Wellness & Health Promotion associate of applied science degree in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Summer Before Third Semester
Third Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
Fourth Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-546-XXX courses. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
- No final grade lower than a "B" is acceptable in Basic Anatomy. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "B" in this course may apply for re-entry into the program. Consideration for re-entry will be at the discretion of the re-entry team and will be dependent on clinical availability.
- The credit for 10-890-101, College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation. Consequently, it is not part of the program credit requirements, but must be passed with a "C" or better.
Course Descriptions
This course introduces the seven-dimension model of wellness. Learners will apply the seven dimensions of wellness to develop and implement a personal wellness plan. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program OR accepted into the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.
Course Typically Offered: FallThis course will introduce the concept of wellness coaching utilizing the seven dimensions of wellness model. Learners will apply wellness coaching principles to facilitate behavior and lifestyle change.(Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program)
Course Typically Offered: FallExamines concepts of anatomy and physiology as they relate to health careers. Learners correlate anatomical and physiological terminology to all body systems. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 15; OR preparatory courses-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringStudents gain skills that lead to success in college, employment, and life. Students should take this course in their first semester. (Pre-requisite: None.)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringAddresses the incidence and cost of chronic diseases and other modern health issues. Study the four major causes of chronic disease (lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, tobacco use, and excessive alcohol consumption). Emphasis is placed on the signs, symptoms, prevention and management of these disorders and health issues through behavior change and lifestyle wellness. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program)
Course Typically Offered: FallProvides students with a structured practicum experience applying wellness coaching and programming skills. (Prerequisites: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program and 10-546-101 Personal Wellness and Fitness)
Course Typically Offered: FallThis course provides fundamental knowledge of nutrition science and relates relevant concepts to chronic disease prevention methods and athletic/fitness performance strategies. Topics covered include: an overview of the macro- and micronutrients, digestion, absorption and elimination processes, weight management, chronic disease states, and sport-specific nutrition strategies. Students will examine dietary assessment and intervention strategies to provide a holistic approach to modern-day barriers of healthy nutrition.
Course Typically Offered: SpringThis course introduces learners to how wellness and insurance programs work together. Learners will be able to explain health insurance terminology and principles, explain the types of health insurance, the legal aspects of wellness programs and how wellness programming affects benefits within organizations.
Course Typically Offered: SpringLearners develop knowledge/skills in planning, organizing, writing, editing. Students will also analyze audience/purpose, use elements of research, format documents using standard guidelines, and develop critical reading skills. (Prerequisite: High school GPA greater/equal to 2.6; OR ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 18; OR Next Gen Reading score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 260; OR "preparatory course(s)", contact academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the knowledge, skills, process and understanding of the musculoskeletal system and major muscle groups and their response to movement and exercise. Also introduces biomechanics, in regard to human movement, to gain a greater understanding of athletic performance and reduction of sport injuries. This course will help the learner understand the movements of action in the human body. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program; 10-806-189, Basic Anatomy with a "B" or better)
Course Typically Offered: SpringUnderstand the effects of stress on personal well-being. Learn, assess, and apply stress management techniques (relaxation, guided imagery, deep breathing techniques, and other holistic methods) for personal and client utilization. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program OR accepted into the Associate of Arts (A.A.) OR Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.
Course Typically Offered: SpringAll college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Arith score greater/equal to 250 AND Rdg score greater/equal to 250; OR ACT Math score greater/equal to 15 AND ACT Reading score greater/equal to 16; OR prep courses-contact an academic advisor 920-498-5444).
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringDevelopmental Psychology is the study of human development throughout the lifespan. This course explores developmental theory and research with an emphasis on the interactive nature of the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial changes that affect the individual from conception to death. Application activities and critical thinking skills will enable students to gain an increased knowledge and understanding of themselves and others. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a "B" or better).
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringDevelops an understanding of the functionality and responses of cardiovascular and strength training exercise on the human body. (Prerequisite: 10-546-105, Wellness Kinesiology)
Course Typically Offered: FallDevelops an understanding of various psychological factors in the causes and treatment of chronic disease. Emphasis will be placed on factors leading to poor health choices and resistance to lifestyle change. (Prerequisites: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program; 10-546-104 Intro to Wellness Coaching)
Course Typically Offered: FallLearners will design, develop, and deliver corporate and community wellness initiatives such as health risk assessments, wellness incentive programs, or health educational sessions. Learners will develop needs assessments, goals, objectives and evaluation measures with an emphasis on writing and presentation skills. (Prerequisite: Accepted in the Wellness & Health Promotion program)
Course Typically Offered: FallApply exercise theory to assess and develop interventional wellness-related exercise programs for individuals and groups. Assess exercise risk factors and implement safety measure to assure client safety. (Prerequisite: 10-546-105 Wellness Kinesiology and 10-546-109 Exercise Physiology)
Course Typically Offered: SpringApply listening and interviewing techniques to assess wellness levels and to facilitate health-related information exchange between the wellness practitioner and client. (Prerequisite: 10-546-104, Introduction to Wellness Coaching)
Course Typically Offered: FallProvides students with an advanced practicum experience applying wellness coaching and programming skills. (Prerequisite: 10-546-115 Exercise Testing and 10-546-111 Coaching and Interviewing).
Course Typically Offered: SpringProvides practical application and study of the design and implementation of exercise programs for the general population. This course builds on knowledge and skills covered in exercise programming and design and allows students to apply exercise programming techniques related to how to organize, schedule, and implement physical fitness or activity programs for the general population based on fitness assessment data, health and lifestyle information, client goals and preferences. Students may engage with both assigned practice clients and/or self-selected clients. This course will take place on site at the college's fitness center and/or select independent fitness centers. Students must prepare to work with client schedules outside of scheduled course hours. (Prerequisite: 10-546-115 Exercise Testing and 10-546-111 Coaching and Interviewing).
Course Typically Offered: SpringUtilize wellness coaching techniques to identify lifestyle issues or problems, set goals, motivate clients, track progress, and implement life-long behavior change. (Prerequisites: 10-546-111, Coaching & Interviewing Techniques)
Course Typically Offered: SpringThis course focuses on developing effective listening techniques and verbal and nonverbal communication skills through oral presentation, group activity, and other projects. The study of self, conflict, and cultural contexts will be explored, as well as their impact on communication. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English score greater/equal to 16; OR preparatory course-contact an academic advisor at 920-498-5444)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall SpringThis course introduces the study of diversity from a local to a global perspective using a holistic, interdisciplinary approach that encourages exploration and prepares students to work in a diverse environment. The course introduces basic diversity concepts, examines the impact of bias and power differentials among groups, explores the use of culturally responsive communication strategies, and compares forces that shape diversity in an international context. (Prerequisite: Next Gen Rdg score greater/equal to 250 AND Writing score greater/equal to 237; OR ACT Rdg score greater/equal to 16 AND English greater/equal to 15; OR 10-831-107, College Reading and Writing with a B or better.)
Course Typically Offered: Summer Fall Spring