Sport and fitness enthusiasts… If you are interested in working in a profession that helps people of all ages improve the quality of their life, then the physical activity discipline may be just what you are looking for. A career in the constantly expanding physical activity field can be both exciting and rewarding. There are also many different career paths to choose from.

NECC’s associate in arts degree option in Physical Education, Exercise Science, and Sport Studies is designed for students who want to study the discipline of physical activity and explore physical education and the various related career options. The general studies curriculum, combined with the program-specific physical activity courses (PDF), allows students to attain a well-rounded, educational foundation. Program graduates will also gain theoretical knowledge and practical experiences in fitness, health and lifetime sports skills.

There is a long list of success stories from people just like you who have started here at NECC and gone on to build outstanding careers in the physical activity field.

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