This focus area provides the background for students preparing to enter professional areas related to the health, exercise or sport science fields.
Since the bachelor's degree requirements of various transfer institutions differ, students planning to transfer to a four-year institution are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with the requirements of the program at the institution to which they plan to transfer. Students should consult with an advisor at the transfer institution and with an IHCC academic counselor to plan a program that meets those requirements.
Preparation for IHCC
You should have a strong background in reading, writing and listening skills.
| Course Name: | Credits |
| Recommended Courses: | |
| Composition I and II | 6 |
| Public Speaking or Fundamentals of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Math course | 3 |
| Lab science course | 3 |
| Math or Science elective | 2-3 |
| Literature course | 3 |
| Humanities / Fine Arts / Foreign Language electives | 5 |
| US History or Western Civilization | 3 |
| Social Science electives | 6 |
| Computer Literacy | 1-3 |
| Theory of Coaching* | 3 |
| Coaching Ethics* | 3 |
| Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries* | 3 |
| Developmental Psychology* | 3 |
| Human Anatomy* | 3 |
| Human Anatomy Lab* or | 1 |
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology* | 3 |
| Basic Anatomy and Physiology Lab* | 1 |
| * These courses are required by the Iowa Department of Education for issuance of a coaching authorization certificate | |
| Recommended Courses: | |
| Sport Psychology | 3 |
| Human Physiology | 3 |
| Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Health | 3 |
| Wellness | 3 |
| First Aid | 3 |
| Introduction to Physical Education | 3 |
| Nutrition | 3 |
| Certified Personal Trainer | 3 |
Cardiovascular Training I |
2 |
| Cardiovascular Training II | 2 |
| Weight Training I | 2 |
| Weight Training II | 2 |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Introduction to Sport Management | 3 |
| Sports Marketing | 3 |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 |
| Legal Environment of Business | 3 |
| Basic Athletic Training | 3 |
| Athletic Training Adminstration | 3 |
| Athletic Training Practicum I-V | 1-5 |
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