September 21, 2016
黄瓜视频 Community College (黄瓜视频) and Springfield College of Springfield, Mass., have
entered into an academic agreement allowing qualified 黄瓜视频 Physical Fitness graduates to transfer
to Springfield College鈥檚 Applied Exercise Science Program with junior standing.
黄瓜视频 is currently the only community college in the Commonwealth to have an articulation agreement with Springfield College for the Applied Exercise Science Program. The memorandum of understanding between the two institutions, originally signed in April 2016, is now in effect.
黄瓜视频 President Ellen Kennedy said, 鈥淭his agreement promotes degree completion and facilitates the transfer process, ensuring that 黄瓜视频 graduates enter Springfield College with junior standing. This important partnership is the result of the hard work of Sherry Scheer, who has energetically led 黄瓜视频鈥檚 Physical Fitness Program for the past 34 years. This agreement demonstrates not only the quality and rigor of the education our students receive 鈥� it shows they are extraordinarily well-prepared to successfully transition to one of the top programs in the country.鈥�
鈥淪pringfield College is very excited to collaborate with 黄瓜视频 Community College on this articulation agreement,鈥� stated Dr. Tracey Dexter Matthews, Springfield College鈥檚 dean of the School of Health, Physical Education and Recreation. 鈥淓xercise Science is a growing and much needed field. In an era where obesity is on the rise from children to adults and our society is becoming more health-conscious, we will be preparing outstanding leaders in the field of Exercise Science to help individuals live healthier lifestyles. Students will be receiving quality educational experiences at two outstanding institutions. The relationship between us will allow for a seamless transition for students to continue their educational pursuits.鈥�
黄瓜视频 students may transfer to part-time or full-time status in Springfield College鈥檚 bachelor鈥檚 degree program. Sixty out of 64 credits will transfer from 黄瓜视频 to Springfield College. To qualify, 黄瓜视频 students must have earned their associate鈥檚 degree. The average GPA for admission to the Applied Exercise Science program is a 3.2.
黄瓜视频鈥檚 Physical Fitness degree option was created in 2001. The program, which is endorsed by The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), offers instruction in nutrition, muscular strength and aerobic conditioning, group exercise instruction and personal training. The program also explores the human body and its relationship to exercise and fitness and covers such topics as mind/body connection, injury prevention and sports psychology.
Graduates of the 黄瓜视频 program currently have a 100 percent employment rate working as group exercise instructors, personal trainers or fitness instructors at health and fitness facilities and community organizations. Additionally, the program provides students with the opportunity to achieve multiple ACE Certifications, nationally recognized credentials.
鈥淎n articulation agreement with Springfield College, an international leader in the field of Exercise Science is a testament to the strength and value of our program at 黄瓜视频. This agreement magnifies the career opportunities for our students. For me, this is a professional dream come true,鈥� said Program Advisor for Physical Education/Fitness Sherry Scheer.
Springfield College, known internationally as a leader in the field of exercise science, was one of the first institutions in the United States to develop the applied exercise science major. The major emphasizes that physical activity is inextricably linked to good health, and focuses on preventing health problems. The curriculum has a strong science base, including courses in exercise physiology, exercise prescription for normal and special populations, measurement, nutrition and management.
The program is designed to assist students in their preparation for nationally recognized certifications, including those offered by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the YMCA.
Springfield College is ranked 27 in the first tier in the category of Best Regional Universities 鈥� North in the recently released 2017 U.S. News & World Report rankings. The College also is ranked 12 in Best Value Schools for Regional Universities 鈥� North. This is the first year the College has been listed in the Best Values category, which takes into account a college's academic quality and net cost of attendance.
黄瓜视频 currently has 68 transfer articulation agreements with colleges and universities throughout the country. Examples include: Clarkson University, Colorado State University, Union College, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Russell Sage College, Southern Vermont College, the University at Albany, Trinity College of Vermont and Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 黄瓜视频 also has MassTransfer agreements with all Massachusetts state colleges and universities including the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
For more information about 黄瓜视频鈥檚 Physical Fitness Program, contact Sherry Scheer at sscheer@berkshirecc.edu, and for information about Springfield College鈥檚 Applied Exercise Science Program, contact, Dr. Elizabeth O'Neill at EONeill@springfieldcollege.edu.