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Wellness & Health Promotion - Associate Degree

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 , 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 .

Delivery

Day Full-time Part-time

Explore Locations

This program is offered at :

Green Bay

Program Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition : $ 10,737 , Books : $ 1,386 , Supplies : $ 300 Total Approximate Costs $ 12,423

This program is eligible for financial aid . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college )

Estimates based on in-state residency . Learn more about tuition and fees . ( https :// www . nwtc . edu / admissions-and-aid / paying-for-college / tuition-and-fees )

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 NWTC 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 10546101 - Personal Wellness & Fitness 3 10546104 - Intro to Wellness Coaching 3 10806189 - Basic Anatomy 3

Semester Total 15

Second Semester 8 Week 1 10546123 - Nutritional Health 4 10546222 - Wellness Insurance / Benefits 3 10801136 - English Composition 1 3

Semester Total 16

Semester Total 6

Third Semester 8 Week 1 10546109 - Exercise Physiology 3 10546112 - Wellness Coaching Psychology 3 10546106 - Wellness Programming / Design 3

Semester Total 15

Fourth Semester 8 Week 1 10546114 - Wellness Practicum 2 3

10546113 - Wellness Marketing / Technology 3 10546116 - Coaching for Behavior Change 3

Semester Total 15

Total Credits 67

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

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