1.  The college implemented a monthly/yearly fee for students and faculty for facility use.  Since this monthly fee went into place, fewer staff, faculty, administration and students are using the facilities, classes and workshops.  It may be that the additional out of pocket monthly fee is not sustainable or unattractive for students and employees. 

 2.  Support for the three college wide Wellness Directors comes from part time employees and work study students.  There is a high rate of turnover in these positions. If there is a lack of staffing, wellness managers must step in. There is a liability/safety issue here, with lack of full-time qualified employee availability which leads to fewer programming opportunities. 

3. Budget for special wellness programming comes from college programs such as Hispanic Heritage, BHM and Women’s History Month (based on voluntary participation and budget is not always guaranteed).  Budget for special programming comes from the demand of these programs.  There are no consistent activities such as meditation, yoga, speakers, mindfulness, health fairs, as they are based on a per campus need and budget. 

When special programming for wellness is offered, it is poorly attended.  Wellness Directors report that partnerships with faculty to offer student incentives (extra credit) help with attendance.  

4.  Full-time employee lines have been eliminated within wellness departments (no lower-level full-time staff reporting to wellness managers). 

5.  Effective communication of the availability of these programs is missing. The question is what is the most effective communication strategy?

Additionally, an interview with Human Resources personnel finds that employee wellness programs are also underutilized.  A monthly email with wellness offerings is sent out to employees.  However, these programs also have limited attendance or utilization.  HR personnel report that communicating the availability of these resources has been a challenge.  It may be that a needs assessment is required to investigate why this is occurring.  

-Review of integrated student fees at other college/universities in Florida

-Interview with HR Provost Iliana Castro Frick, Da Ryl Rowan

Mental Health Matters: Foundations

This introductory workshop will provide participants with basic information to help better understand and support mental health for our students and our campus. Workshop topics include information about the prevalence of mental health concerns and its impact on college students nationally as well as at UAB, recognizing students in distress, strategies for supporting students with mental health concerns, campus and community resources available for student support, setting boundaries and self-care, and strategies for promoting well-being in students. Participants will receive a 4X4” decal to display indicating to students you support mental health at UAB.

QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Certification

QPR Suicide Gatekeeper Certification equips participants with a practical intervention model that can be used to provide life-saving crisis support to students who may be considering suicide. In the state of Alabama, suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for ages 15 – 24 (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 2017). According to the JED Foundation (2016), suicide is also the second leading cause of death among college students. The Center for Disease Control (2015) reports 8 percent of full-time college students have had suicidal thoughts or have seriously considered suicide. 2.4 percent have made a plan and .9 percent have made a suicide attempt. Consuelo Click, LPC, a nationally-certified trainer will facilitate this workshop.

Mental Health Matters: First Aid

Mental Health First Aid for Higher Education teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders. This training — which focuses on the unique experiences and needs of college students — gives you the skills you need to reach out and provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem and help connect them to the appropriate care. 

https://www.uab.edu/faculty/ctl/workshops/mental-health-matters-series

Resiliency in the Classroom  

The Resiliency in the Classroom training is a 50-minute training that focuses on three major components of resilience—self-compassion, dealing with failure, and coping skills and how to incorporate these components into the classroom. Resilience has been shown to be associated to academic success and psychological well-being. This session will help instructors identify how they can strengthen students’ resilience and help them adapt to change and hardships by integrating these core competencies into their curriculum. 

https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/cte/certificate_completion/mental_health_wellbeing_competency/index.php

 ● college mental health trends and concerns;

● psychoeducation about mental wellness and suicide prevention;

● campus resources including CAPS services;

● identifying and distinguishing between stress, distress, and crisis situations;

● supportive listening techniques and communication skills;

● crisis intervention skills;

● awareness of cultural factors influencing mental health; and

● awareness of attitudes about help seeking and stigma

 

https://caps.wellness.upenn.edu/icare/

Have a stand-alone wellness link in the Human Resources landing page.

- Utilize additional communication channels other than e-mail to reach faculty, students and staff (i.e. posters, social media, etc.).

- Offering students incentives (extra credit) for attendance to wellness activities and resources.

- Initiate a partnership with Social Sciences, Single Stop and/or the Honors College where curricular changes can be made to include a wellness component to courses such as CLP 1006.

- Reduce student fees for use of the Wellness Center.

- Increase course offerings of HLP 1081/HLP 1083.

- Advance the proposal of offering the AS in Exercise and Sports Sciences with an emphasis on Business Entrepreneurship: Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree  

Exercise and Sports Science  

with a 

Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis 

  

Program Description 

The purpose of the Associate’s in Science Degree in Exercise and Sport Science with an emphasis on Business Entrepreneurship is to prepare students for employment as personal trainers or health club managers. In addition, this program will also prepare students for a Bachelor’s or an upper-level degree in Exercise and Sports Science, Exercise Physiology, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Physical Education, Sports Management or Business Management.  

The Associate’s in Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science at Miami Dade College is uniquely designed to allow students to explore both the Exercise Science and the Business Management and Entrepreneurship aspect of the exercise science field. The program is also designed with the option for students to obtain two College Credit Certificates in Personal Training and Entrepreneurship. In addition, the program is designed to prepare students for national certifications in personal training and sports performance.  

Throughout the program and upon completion students will have the ability to acquire the following college credit certificates and national certifications in addition to an Associate’s in Science Degree with an Emphasis on Business Entrepreneurship. 

Available College Credit Certificates (CCC) via this program 

 Preparation for the following National Certifications via this program 

Course Delivery Method and Plan of Study 

This program consists of 60 credits and is designed to be flexible with course delivery method including both traditional on campus courses and fully online courses. The program also encourages students to intern with industry leaders and partners in the Exercise Science field upon completion of the program. Students attending full-time can expect to complete the program in approximately two academic years. Articulation agreements will be established with local Universities in order to ensure a seamless transition from MDC to upper-level courses at other institutions.  

Below are the general course and core requirements to complete the program: 

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS (18 credits hours)
Course     | Course Title  | Credits                  | Pre-requisites  | Co-requisites
ENC-1101          | English Composition 1                              | 3  | None  | None
SPC-1026           | Fundamentals of Speech Comm.               | 3  | None  | None
PHI-2604            | Critical Thinking  & Ethics                       | 3  | ENC-1101  | None
CLP-1006           | Psychology of Personal Effectiveness       | 3  | None  | None
MGF-1106         | Mathematics for Liberal Arts I  | 3  | None  | None
BSC-1005          | General Education Biology                              | 3  | None  | None
   |    |    |   
CORE COURSES (42 credits hours)
Course     | Course Title  | Credits                  | Pre-requisites  | Co-requisites
HUN-1201  | Nutrition  | 3  | None  | None
PET-2303  | Scientific Principles of Exercise  | 3  | None  | None
PET-2303L  | Scientific Principles of Exercise Lab  | 1  | None  | None
HLP-1081  | Fitness and Wellness for Life  | 3  | None  | None
HLP-1083  | Weight Management  | 3  | None  | None
HSC-2400  | Basic Emergency Care  | 3  | None  | None
PET-2622C  | Techniques of Athletic Training  | 3  | None  |   
BSC-2085  | Anatomy and Physiology I  | 3  | None  | BSC-2085L
BSC-2085L  | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab  | 1  | None  | BSC-2085
BSC-2086  | Anatomy and Physiology II  | 3  | None  | BSC-2086L
BSC-2086L  | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab  | 1  | None  | BSC-2086
PEP-2131  | Principles of Strength Training  | 3  | None  |   
GEB-2112  | Introduction to Entrepreneurship  | 3  | None  |   
MAR-1720  | Marketing in a Digital World  | 3  | None  |   
ENT 2201  | Introduction to Lean Start-Up  | 3  | None  |   
SBM-1000  | Small Business Management  | 3  | None  |   
  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

Marketing Plan 

This program will be marketed to all feeder high schools and middle schools via the New Student Center and with the help of our college recruiters. Emphasis should be placed to market the program to schools that have academies that are similar to the Associate’s in Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis. The Sports Leadership and Management (SLAM) Academy should be included as one of our feeder schools for this program. SLAM students have an interest in the exercise and sports science field and have invested over 6 years of their secondary education to learning the sports leadership and management field. This can translate into them being more inclined to transition into the Associate’s in Science Degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a Business Entrepreneurship Emphasis at MDC.  

Job Growth in the Fitness Industry 

Florida Job Growth 

National Job Growth – US – Fitness Trainers and Instructors  
2016  | 2024  | Percent Change  | Annual Jobs per Year 
15,640  | 18,540  | + 19  | 3,120* 

Obtained from: https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Careers/Occupations/occupation-profile.aspx?keyword=Fitness%20Trainers%20and%20Aerobics%20Instructors&onetcode=39903100&location=Florida  

*Projected Annual Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement 

  

  

National Job Growth 

National Job Growth – US - Fitness Trainers and Instructors 
2016  | 2026  | Percent Change  | Annual Jobs per Year 
299,200  | 329,200  | + 10%  | 55,000* 

Obtained from: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2016-17 Edition, Fitness Trainers and Instructors, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/personal-care-and-service/fitness-trainers-and-instructors.htm.  
* Projected Annual Job Openings refers to the average annual job openings due to growth and net replacement 

Occupations 

Exercise Physiologist Athletic Trainer Personal Trainer Physical Therapist Assistant  Physical Therapist  | Physical Education Recreation Workers Recreation Therapist Sports and Recreation Management Business Management  

  

Similar Degrees and Certificates Offered at other Colleges in Florida 

Public State Institutions  

http://www.broward.edu/academics/programs/Program%20Maps%2020162017/SBSHS/Sports,%20Fitness,%20Recreation%20Management%202191_2016-2017_FINAL.pdf  

Career Pathway: Social Behavioral Sciences and Human Services (SBSHS) 

Location(s): General Education courses are offered at all BC locations. Program Specific courses are offered at Central Campus 

  

http://www.cf.edu/explore/programs/business/business-administration/entrepreneurship-ccc/index  

http://www.cf.edu/explore/programs/business/equine/equine-studies-equine-exercise-physiology-as/index  

  

http://www.chipola.edu/studentservices/cguides/2016-2017/S,F,&%20R%20M%20AS.pdf  

https://www.chipola.edu/studentservices/cguides/2015-2016/Exercise%20Science%20FSU.pdf  

  

http://daytonastate.edu/athletic_training/track.html  

  

http://www.easternflorida.edu/academics/degrees-certifications/college-credit-certificate/entrepreneurship.cfm  

  

  

https://www.fkcc.edu/academics/entrepreneurship-certificate/  

  

https://www.fscj.edu/academics/areas-of-study/business/Entrepreneurship  

  

  

https://www.gulfcoast.edu/academics/programs/nutrition-food-exercise-science-aa/index.html  

  

o   College Credit Certificate in Entrepreneurship 

https://www.gulfcoast.edu/academics/programs/entrepreneurship-certificate/index.html  

  

o   Liberal Arts A.A. – Recreation Option 

https://www.gulfcoast.edu/academics/programs/recreation-program-aa/index.html  

  

o   Liberal Arts A.A. – Physical Education Option 

https://www.gulfcoast.edu/academics/programs/physical-education-aa/index.html  

  

https://www.hccfl.edu/media/2911493/2016-2017_guide_ccc_entrepreneurship%20and%20innovation%20guide.pdf  

  

http://www.irsc.edu/uploadedFiles/Programs/ProgramsList/TC-Marketing-Management-Certificate.pdf 

http://www.irsc.edu/programs/pathways/pathwaysprogramlist/pathwaysprogramlist.aspx?id=4294977263&careercoach=4294977680  

http://www.irsc.edu/programs/pathways/pathwaysprogramlist/pathwaysprogramlist.aspx?id=4294977294&careercoach=4294977685  

  

  

http://catalog.scf.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=8&poid=719&returnto=618 

  

  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=15&poid=3543&returnto=3119  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2030&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2118&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2143&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2144&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2142&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2231&returnto=2338  

http://catalog.nwfsc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=12&poid=2282&returnto=2338  

  

http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/catalog/current/degrees-programs/business/entrepreneurship-ccc.aspx#tab-1  

http://www.palmbeachstate.edu/transfer/Documents/Exercise-Science-Health-Promotion-Advising-Sheet-2015.pdf  

  

http://phsc.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog-and-Student-Handbook/Prog-Desc/TC/TC-ENTR  

  

http://www.pensacolastate.edu/academic-programs/rec-as/  

http://www.pensacolastate.edu/academic-programs/hprex-aa/  

  

http://www.pensacolastate.edu/academic-programs/hprpe-aa/ 

http://www.pensacolastate.edu/academic-programs/hprsm-aa/  

  

http://catalog.polk.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=29&poid=1377&returnto=1556  

https://www.polk.edu/academics/liberal-arts/  

  

  

  

http://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/1042  

http://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/1048  

http://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/1043  

http://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/1069 

http://www.sfcollege.edu/programs/6522  

  

  

https://www.seminolestate.edu/healthcare/aadegrees/sprt-fit  

https://www.seminolestate.edu/healthcare/aadegrees/sprt-mgt  

https://www.seminolestate.edu/healthcare/aadegrees/hlt-athl 

https://www.seminolestate.edu/business-admin/certificates/entre-cc  

  

http://catalog.tcc.fl.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1337&returnto=1494  

http://catalog.tcc.fl.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=11&poid=1258&returnto=1494  

  

http://valenciacollege.edu/asdegrees/  

  

Private Florida Institutions  

http://www.keiseruniversity.edu/sports-medicine-and-fitness-technology-as/  

  

http://floridaintlcollege.com/k-course/exercise-sports-science-management/  

- Wellness is essential to keeping students engages while on campus.

- Fitness & Wellness facilities/programs are also important in the recruitment and retention of students at the college.