Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 105461
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 , �tness 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 certi�cations that strengthen student resumes and wellness industry experiences . Plus , you ’ ll learn to inspire people to implement positive lifestyle changes .
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
10-546-101 Personal Wellness & Fitness 10-546-104 Intro to Wellness Coaching 10-806-189 Basic Anatomy 10-890-101 College 101 10-546-102 Chronic Diseases / Health Issues 10-546-124 Wellness Practicum 1 Semester Total
3 3 3 1 3 2
15.00
With 80 % Employed in Field
Second Semester
10-546-123 Nutritional Health 10-546-222 Wellness Insurance / Bene�ts 10-801-136 English Composition 1 10-546-105 Wellness Kinesiology 10-546-107 Stress Management Techniques Semester Total
4 3 3 4 2
16.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay �
Summer Before Third Semester
10-804-134 Mathematical Reasoning 10-809-188 Developmental Psychology Semester Total
3 3
6.00
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 .
Third Semester
10-546-109 Exercise Physiology 10-546-112 Wellness Coaching Psychology 10-546-106 Wellness Programming / Design 10-546-115 Exercise Testing / Prescription 10-546-111 Coaching & Interviewing Tech Semester Total
Fourth Semester
10-546-114 Wellness Practicum 2 10-546-113 Wellness Marketing / Technology 10-546-116 Coaching for Behavior Change 10-801-196 Oral / Interpersonal Comm 10-809-172 Intro to Diversity Studies Semester Total
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
3 3 3 3 3
15.00
Tip ! Our admission advisors will assist you through every step . Have questions ? Connect with NWTC Admissions at start @ nwtc . edu or 920- 498-5444 .
Students are expected to have entry-level computer skills . It is recommended that students complete basic computer skills coursework if de�cient in this area .
Utilize the dimensions of wellness to coordinate health and wellness events .
Perform health and wellness assessments including �tness testing , body composition assessment , blood pressure screening , diet analysis , and health risk assessments .
Total Credits
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 �nal 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 .
435
67.00