SNFM is the empowerment of mind, body, and spirit to maximize individual potential. By properly training the cardiovascular and musculoskeletal systems, we can make daily tasks easier. Through healthful eating and positive lifestyle habits, we can prevent illness and disease. Although nothing can avert death, we know that we have the power to delay it. SNFM seeks to create skilled leaders with a unique and exceptional ability to educate, to motivate, and to support others in the quest for personal health, wellness, and success. Our students are on their way to becoming Athletic Trainers, Physical Education teachers, Cardiac Rehabilitation Instructors, Fitness Instructors and Community Health Educators.

 

 

 

 

Students who pursue the Sports, Nutrition and Fitness Management degree will receive an Associate in Science degree in preparation for transfer to upper division programs in career fields such as physical education, athletic training, exercise science, cardiac rehabilitation, or health education. Some students may, instead, seek employment upon graduation in fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, or recreational facilities. The material covered in the SNFM program is designed to facilitate all graduates in the obtainment of certification from the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health Fitness Instructor (Health Fitness Track) or an Exercise Specialist (Clinical Track).

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Career Opportunities:

Career Opportunities: Prepares graduates for employment in fitness centers, recreational facilities, or corporate wellness programs, for certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, and for transfer to upper division programs in sports medicine, physical education, athletic training, or community health education.

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High School Preparation:

  • Required:
  • minimum high school average of C+(=78)
  • Biology
  • 2 units of defined Math

    * Students lacking one or more requirements will be considered for the Liberal Arts/Pre-Science concentration. Students willbe required to complete a semester or full year of preparatory courses depending upon their academic backgrounds.

  • Desired:
  • one additional unit of defined Math
  • Fees: Students will be assessed a laboratory fee for SNFM 130 of $35 to cover the cost of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Admissions Office personnel are available to answer your questions and can assist you through the application process.
    Call 1-800-258-0111 or 315-684-6046.
  • A current College Catalog, available from the Admissions Office, can provide you valuable information about the admission process, financial aid, and the academic requirements of the college. It also describes student activities and scholarships and awards that are available. More complete information about the Massage Therapy program will be included in the 2002-2003 College Catalog.

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Course Outline

SPORTS, NUTRITION, AND FITNESS MANAGEMENT
A.S.DEGREE COURSE REQUIREMENTS
 
First Year
Fall Semester    credits Spring Semester    credits
BIOL 120 General Biology I
3
BIOL 121 General Biology II
3
BIOL 120L Lab for BIOL 120
1
BIOL 121L Lab for Biol 121
1
ENGL 101 Language & Composition
3
MATH/Elective Mathematics (as advised)* or Elective**
3
SNFM 100 Wellness & Fitness
4
ENGL 102 Literature & Composition
3
MATH Mathematics (as advised)*
3
SNFM 130 Exercise Physiology I
4
NUTR 110 Nutrition
3
   
   
 
    
 
 
 total
17
  
 total
17
        
Second Year
Fall Semester   credits Spring Semester   credits
BIOL 150 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3
 BIOL 151 Human Anatomy &
Physiology II
 
BIOL 150L Lab for BIOL150
1
 BIOL 151L  Lab for BIOL 151
 
SOCS 105 General Psychology
3
 BIOL 250/251  Internship or Elective
 2-3
SNFM 131 Exercise Physiology II
4
 SNFM 231 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
 4
PHYS 107 Introductory Physics I
4
 SNFM 240 Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries
 3
   Elective ***
 
    Elective**
 
           
 
total
18
  
 total
 16-17
 
*Demonstrated proficiency through MATH 103 Algebra & Trigonometry III required for this program.
**Select a three credit course from a new SUNY GenEd content area (see page 45)
***Social Science course from required SUNY General Education – American History, Western Civilization or Other World Civilizations content area (see page 45).