The Health and Fitness Leadership AS program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a health or fitness related field.  Students study the scientific aspects of exercise and fitness by being exposed to courses involving methods of training and conditioning, fitness assessment, injury prevention, and nutrition.  This program provides the necessary foundation of knowledge for students wishing to transfer to a four-year institution to further their studies in fitness, health promotion, fitness assessment and exercise prescription, physical or occupational therapy, and other allied health professions.