Fitness and Wellness Leadership

Program Transfer Guide

Towson University

Effective

Fall, 2024 - Current

Instruction Methods

In person

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About the Program

The fitness and wellness leadership major prepares students for careers in a variety of sport and fitness-based disciplines, including athletic administration, coaching, recreation, fitness instruction, human performance and public health.

Career Opportunities

The fitness and wellness leadership major provides didactic and experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for a broad range of careers in the health and wellness field, including:

Personal and Group Fitness Instructor
Private Lessons Dance or Sport Instructor
Sports Performance or Fitness Manager
Corporate Wellness Director
Health & Wellness Coach
Senior Assisted Living Health & Wellness Director
Employee Wellness and Engagement Coordinator

Career Overlap of Science, Leadership, and Sport

Professional Certification

When you complete the program, you are encouraged to seek professional certification through the American College of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association.

PTG Requirements

Sender Institution

By changing the institution you will be able to see how the transfers at the sender institution selected.

When there is No equivalency found, the ARTSYS database shows no equivalent course at Allegany College of Maryland. There might be a course yet to be evaluated by Towson University that meets the requirement. Consult with your advisor.

Allegany College of Maryland Requirement

Towson University Requirement

Core 2: English Composition To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Equivalent courses

Any of the following 2 courses are equivalent to ENGL102 - WRITING FOR LIBERAL EDUCATION at the Sending institution:

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0 credits

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0 credits

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C
Core 3 Mathematics To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 3 Mathematics (Requirement)

10 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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4 credits

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4 credits

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4 credits

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4 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

Core 3 Mathematics (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 4 Creativity and Creative Development To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 4 Creativity & Creative Development (Requirement)

8 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

Core 4 Creativity & Creative Development (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 5 Arts & Humanities To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 5 Arts & Humanities (Requirement)

9 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

Core 5 Arts & Humanities (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 6 Social & Behavioral Sciences To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C
Core 7 Biological and Physical Sciences with Lab To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

4 credits

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C

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1 credit

Minimum grade required: C
Core 8 Biological and Physical Sciences (Lab and Non-Lab) To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 8 Biological & Physical Sciences (Lab & Non-Lab) (Requirement)

4 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

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4 credits

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4 credits

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4 credits

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4 credits

Core 8 Biological & Physical Sciences (Lab & Non-Lab) (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 11 United States as a Nation To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Equivalent courses

Any of the following 2 courses are equivalent to KNES235 - FOUND OF FITNESS & WELLNESS at the Sending institution:

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0 credits

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0 credits

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C
Core 12 Global Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 12 Global Perspectives (Requirement)

5 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

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3 credits

Core 12 Global Perspectives (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 13 Diversity and Difference To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 13 Diversity & Difference (Requirement)

1 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

Course Details

3 credits

Core 13 Diversity & Difference (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Core 14 Ethical Issues & Perspectives To Fulfill Towson University's Core Curriculum Requirements, Students Must Complete One Course From Each Of The 14 Categories.

3 credits

Core 14 Ethical Issues & Perspectives (Requirement)

1 Courses for this Requirement at the Sending institution:

Course Details

3 credits

Core 14 Ethical Issues & Perspectives (Requirement)

No courses found for this Requirement at the Receiving institution
Major Requirements

16 credits

Equivalent courses

Any of the following 2 courses are equivalent to HLTH103 - EMC, FIRST AID AND SAFETY at the Sending institution:

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0 credits

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0 credits

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C

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4 credits

Minimum grade required: C

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C+

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C

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3 credits

Minimum grade required: C

Notes: TU KNES Elective
Electives

14 credits

Take lower-level credits in any subject

Course Details

1 credit

Notes: Please consult community college advisor for appropriate recommendations

Grand Total Credits

*ENGL 102 and any major requirements must be completed with a C (2.0) or higher. *Core 1 Towson Seminar requirement is waived for all transfer students. *Core 9 Advanced Writing Seminar requirement must be completed at Towson University. *Core 10 Metropolitan Perspectives will be satisfied by upper-level coursework at Towson University. *Students may transfer a maximum of 64 credits to Towson University.