Physical Health & Performance, AAS

Northland Pioneer College’s Physical Health & Performance program is designed to:

• Provide students with a better understanding of sports medicine and personal training and rehabilitation;
• Prepare students for a career as a physical therapy, occupational therapy, or chiropractor aide; and
• Prepare students to transfer for advanced education as a healthcare professional

The Physical Health & Performance program prepares students for employment in the area of health and fitness. This program also provides students with opportunities for continuing education and professional growth. Students wishing to transfer to four-year institutions will have the academic foundation applicable to various career fields across the healthcare industry.

Certificate & Degree Options

The Personal Training and Rehabilitation CP prepares students for the Certified Personal Trainer exam. Both the Sports Medicine and the Personal Training and Rehabilitation CPs prepare students to work as an aide for a physical therapist, occupational therapist, or chiropractor. Courses in the CAS and AAS in Physical Health & Performance are designed for university transfer as a first step toward several different medical programs including bachelor’s degrees in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-physical therapy, pre-pharmacy and more.