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Certificate
The Fitness Specialist Studies certificate prepares students for immediate employment in the fitness industry in such settings as health clubs, gyms, YMCAs, and corporate wellness programs. Graduates may also consider such self-employment careers as personal trainer or sales and marketing of health and nutrition programs and fitness equipment. Upon completion of the certificate program, students may take national exams for certification from a variety of fitness associations. All credits from Gateway Community College are transferable to Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU). The program includes 9 credits that may be completed either at Gateway Community College or SCSU at their own tuition rates.
A physical examination and a current CPR certification are required before beginning NTR* 210. Students should consult with the coordinator of the Dietetic Technology program for advice about course selection and information about additional costs, including liability insurance for NTR* 210. For more information, contact Program Coordinator, Marcia Swan Doran, at (203) 285-2389 or email mdoran@gwcc.commnet.edu.
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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
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Freshman Year
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Fall Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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BIO* 211
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Anatomy and Physiology I
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4
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NTR* 102
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Nutrition I
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3
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Elective +
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Restricted
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3
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Total Semester Hours
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10
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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BIO* 212
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Anatomy and Physiology II
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4
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NTR* 103
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Seminar in Dietetics I
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3
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NTR* 104
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Nutrition II
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3
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Total Semester Hours
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10
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Summer Session
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Course #
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Title
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NTR* 210
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Nutrition Field Experience I
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1
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Total Semester Hours
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1
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Sophomore Year
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Fall Semester
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Course #
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Title
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NTR 198 (SCSU-EXS 308)
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Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
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3
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NTR 298 (SCSU-EXS 384)
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Exercise Physiology
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3
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Total Semester Hours
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6
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Spring Semester
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Course #
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Title
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Credits
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NTR 298 (SCSU-EXS 386)
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Fitness Management
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3
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Total Credit Hours
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30
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+ Restricted electives offered by Gateway Community College
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Course #
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Title
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ACC* 113
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Principles of Financial Accounting
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BBG* 210
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Fundamentals of Business Communication
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BIO* 113
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Physiology of Aging
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BES* 218
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Starting and Managing a Small Business
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BMK* 220
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Sales
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BMK* 201
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Principles of Marketing
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CHE* 111
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Concepts of Chemistry
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COM* 171
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Fundamentals of Human Communications
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CSC* 101
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Introduction to Computers
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or
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CSC 110
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Using Computers/Software Applications
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HSE* 151
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Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
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PSY* 111
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General Psychology I
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PSY* 109
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Psychology of Aging
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SCSU Course:
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EXS 301
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Exercise: Nutritional Aspects
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