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AAS - Associate in Applied Science
Certificates

The Health & Fitness Science program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the fitness and exercise industry. Students are trained in exercise science, allowing them to administer basic fitness tests and health risk appraisals. They also learn how to teach specific exercise and fitness classes and to show people how to use of exercise equipment and facilities.

Graduates should qualify for the following positions in commercial fitness clubs, YMCAs/YWCAs, company wellness programs, parks and recreation departments and other organizations implementing exercise and fitness programs:

  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Health fitness professional
  • Group exercise/aerobics instructor
  • Personal trainer
  • Wellness coach or consultant
  • Athletic coach or trainer
  • Physical therapist
  • Fitness instructor
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Rehabilitation specialist
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Career Outlook


  • Community Health Worker
    37633.09
    Starting Salary
    50845.02
    Median Annual Wage
    17%
    Growth*
  • Health Educator
    41898.68
    Starting Salary
    62786.12
    Median Annual Wage
    10%
    Growth*
  • Healthcare Social Worker
    44905.69
    Starting Salary
    68105.65
    Median Annual Wage
    13%
    Growth*
  • Medical and Health Services Manager
    68131.45
    Starting Salary
    116292.20
    Median Annual Wage
    28%
    Growth*
  • Fitness and Wellness Coordinator
    14803.59
    Starting Salary
    33684.66
    Median Annual Wage
    22%
    Growth*
USA Wake County *Estimated job growth over 10 years.
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Professional licensure

Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.

Accreditation

Commission on the Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs logoThe Health & Fitness Science Associate in Applied Science degree is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the American College of Sports Medicine.

CAAHEP can be contacted at 25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158, Clearwater, FL 33763 or 727-210-2350.

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