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6/6/2024 6:50:13 PM
Integrative Wellness Certificate
Total Program Credits: 9
Entry-level education in the field of Health and Wellness. Students develop their knowledge and skills, in a comprehensive and holistic approach, which prepares them to pursue a career in a fitness, wellness, health, food, nutrition or related field. Integrative Wellness is a pathway into C336A, Personal Training Certificate and U230A36, Health, Sport, and Exercise Science Associate Degree. Current health teachers and professionals have the opportunity to earn professional development college credits, as well as upgrade their skills and education to advance their knowledge in integrative health and wellness.
Stackable Degree:
Health Sport and Exercise Science Associate in Science
Stackable Certificate:
Personal Trainer Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Integrative Wellness certificate program, the graduate will be able to:
- Describe the principles of health and wellness from a multidimensional and interdisciplinary perspective
- Develop behavior change strategies in the context of health, fitness, nutrition, and holistic wellness.
(Reviewed Spring 2024)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| HTH 104 ◊ Science of Personal Health | Core Course | 3 |
| HTH 120 ◊ Nutrition Science | Core Course | 3 |
| Take PED, HTH, PSY Electives | Program Elective | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 9 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore stackable certificate(s)/degree(s) |
| HTH 175 ◊ Drug & Alcohol Education | Core Course | 3 |
| HTH 202 ◊ Culture and Food | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 101 ◊ Hatha Yoga | Core Course | 1 |
| PED 106 ◊ Total Fitness | Core Course | 1 |
| PED 121 ◊ Vinyasa Yoga | Core Course | 1 |
| PED 153 ◊ Foundations of Exercise | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 168 ◊ Theory and Practice of Weight Training | Core Course | 3 |
| PED Activity courses (numbered 130 and below) | Program Elective | 1-3 |
| PSY 207 # ◊ Health Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
(Program Electives should be chosen with your advisor.)
Note: PED, HTH and PSY courses chosen are used as Program Electives in the Integrative Wellness Certificate.
See PED course descriptions.
Chairperson: Dr. Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087, email: juliannemurphy@triton.edu
KEY
(AAS/CERT) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| General Elective |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |