Fitness/Exercise Management Program Details
Questions? Contact Us!
Jennifer Spry-Knutson
Program Chair
jspry-knutson@dmacc.edu
515-433-5205
The DMACC Fitness and Sports Management program is designed for individuals who would like to pursue a career in the fitness, sports, recreation or health fields.
Choose your path by earning an Associate degree in Fitness/Exercise Management, start your training at DMACC and transfer to ISU, Iowa, or Drake, or earn a specialized training certificate in Coaching or Fitness Specialist.
Fitness/Exercise Management Transfer Details
ISU Transfer Planning Guide for DMACC
Iowa State University partners with DMACC to develop transfer plans for students interested in careers in fitness and health promotion and wish to start their education at a community college. You can plan ahead and be sure of graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in four years.
We will work with you from the beginning of your program until you graduate from Iowa State. The academic staff at both institutions will help you in planning the appropriate course sequence and to explore your career interests in fitness and health promotion through volunteer and/or field experiences, student clubs and other networking opportunities.
Students can take DMACC classes at both Ankeny and Boone Campuses. Classes start Fall, Spring and Summer Terms.
Check out the ISU DMACC Transfer Plans.
DMACC Associate in Science (AS) Degree with Kinesiology Emphasis
Term 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 105 - Composition 1 Prerequisite: Satisfactory writing skills |
3 |
| MAT 157 - Statistics Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS score of 30% or MAT 064 with a C- or better |
3 |
| PEH 102 - Health | 3 |
| PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education | 3 |
| SDV 108 - The College Experience | 1 |
| SOC 110 - Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Term 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 112 - General Biology I Prerequisite: H.S. Biology & H.S. Chemistry |
4 |
| CHM 122 - Intro to General Chemistry Prerequisite: 1 year H.S. algebra or MAT 063 |
4 |
| ENG 106 - Composition II Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in ENG 105 |
3 |
| ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PEA 144 - Physical Fitness and Condition | 2 |
Term 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 168 - Anatomy & Physiology I Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BIO 156 or a grade of "C" or better in BIO 104 or a "C" or better in BIO 112 or a "C" or better in school Anatomy within the last five years |
4 |
| PHY 111 - Intro to Psychology | 3 |
| PEH 141 - First Aid | 2 |
| Any AS degree Core Humanities course | 3 |
| SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication | 3 |
Term 4 - ISU Kinesiology: Health Emphasis
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 151 - Nutrition Prerequisite: BIO 168 or CHM 122 with grades of "C" or better |
3 |
| BIO 173 - Anatomy & Physiology II Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 261 - Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PEH 290 - Field Experience | 2 |
| Any Elective course | 1 |
Term 4 ISU Kinesiology: Fitness Emphasis
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 173 - Anatomy & Physiology II Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I |
4 |
| PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 261 - Human Sexuality | 3 |
| PEA 248 - Adv Strength & Conditioning | 2 |
| PET 110 - Intro to Athletic Training | 2 |
| PEH 265 - Leadership Tech Fitness Prog Prerequisite: PEA 144 |
2 |
Through an agreement with the University of Iowa, students from DMACC can transfer seamlessly and earn their B.S. degree in Sports & Recreation Management.
The University of Iowa’s program has internships in Des Moines with sports teams, facilities, park/recreation departments, and wellness institutes as well as the flexibility to take some classes in Iowa City or Des Moines.
We will work with you from the beginning of your program until you graduate from the University of Iowa. The academic staff at both institutions will help you in planning the appropriate course sequence and to explore your career interests in fitness and health promotion through volunteer and/or field experiences, student clubs and other networking opportunities.
Students can take DMACC classes at both Ankeny and Boone Campuses. Classes start Fall, Spring and Summer Terms.
Associate in Arts (AA) degree with Sports & Recreation Management emphasis
Term 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education | 3 |
| ENG 105 - Composition I Prerequisite: Satisfactory writing skills |
3 |
| PEA 144 - Physical Fitness & Condition | 2 |
| SDV 108 - The College Experience | 1 |
| Core Humanities Course | 3 |
| Core Communications Course | 3 |
Term 2
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 106 - Composition II Prerequisite: Grade of C- or better in ENG 105 |
3 |
| PEH 102 - Health | 3 |
| MAT 157 - Statistics Prerequisite: Minimum ALEKS score of 30% or MAT 064 with a C- or better |
3 |
| PEH 255 - Principles of Sports Management | 3 |
| Core Humanities Course | 3 |
Term 3
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| BIO 112 - General Biology I Prerequisite: H.S. Biology or H.S. Chemistry or equivalent |
4 |
| PSY 121 - Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SPC 101 - Fund of Oral Communication | 3 |
| Distributed Core Course | 3 |
Term 4
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| CHM 122 - Intro to General Chemistry Prerequisite: 1 year H.S. algebra or MAT 063 |
4 |
| ECN 130 - Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| PEH 141 - First Aid | 2 |
| PEH 920 - Field Experience | 2 |
| POL 121 - International Relations | 3 |
| Core Humanities Course | 3 |
DMACC is partnering with Drake University for those wishing to become an Athletic Trainer. Earn a DMACC AS degree in Fitness and Sports Management that transfers to Drake to earn Bachelors in Health Science, and a Masters of Athletic Training (MAT). This accelerated program is defined as a 2+1+2.
This partnership provides a lot of unique opportunities with extensive Drake science facilities and individualized clinical experiences in a variety of sports environments. Drake has partnered with a vast assortment of exercise science and sports sites and experiences throughout the state.
We will work with you from the beginning of your program until you graduate from Drake. The academic staff at both institutions will help you in planning the appropriate course sequence and to explore your career interests in health sciences and athletic training. With this extensive program, it's best to meet with an advisor and start planning right away.
Students can take DMACC classes at both Ankeny and Boone Campuses. Classes start Fall, Spring and Summer Terms.
Check out the Drake Athletic Trainer website.
Term 1
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 105 - Composition I Prerequisite: Satisfactory writing skills |
3 |
| MAT 157 - Statistics Prerequisiste: Minimum ALEKS score of 30% or MAT 064 with a C- |
4 |
| PEH 102 - Health | 3 |
| PEH 162 - Intro to Physical Education | 3 |
| SDV 108 - The College Experience | 1 |
| SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |