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Empower an individual or community to make positive changes toward higher levels of health and overall wellness while preparing for a career as a wellness or health professional.

The Health and Wellness program at JCCC is a great way to stay active and meet both personal and professional goals.

What will I learn in JCCC’s Health and Wellness Programs?

Prepare for positions in schools, fitness facilities or work settings along with many allied health fields. In JCCC’s Health and Wellness program, you will study and adapt methods of maintaining overall health and wellness.

JCCC employs highly trained professionals in all areas of health and wellness. Each staff member has advanced-level qualifications in physical education or related fields.

Program electives allow you to pursue and develop areas of interest for transfer to 4-year institutions.

Our Personal Training certificate program gives you the credentials to obtain a job in the fitness/wellness industry. The program emphasizes credit classes that help you develop the knowledge and skills to succeed in physical activity and exercise settings.

Consider an athletic training track, sports management track or exercise science track to an associate degree. You can also be set up for the next level with a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year school. Meet with a JCCC counselor if you intend to transfer.

Why JCCC Health and Wellness courses?

JCCC’s faculty has over 120 years of combined health, wellness and athletic coaching/administration expertise. We provide support, encouragement and education to students desiring to help people live healthier lives and prevent illness or injury.

In addition to the personalized learning and one-on-one sessions with wellness staff, JCCC is fully equipped with multiple indoor and outdoor state-of-the-art facilities, including:

  • Basketball and volleyball arena
  • Fitness center
  • Indoor track and multipurpose fieldhouse
  • Sand volleyball courts
  • Sports conditioning center
  • Student Wellness Lab (CavFit Lab)
  • Weight Room

Physical education, exercise and sports science practitioners provide healthcare, technique and skill instruction as well as performance enhancement for the physically active population.

If you’re looking for a career that helps you develop habits for a healthy life, the health and wellness programs at JCCC are perfect for you. Classes in these areas will help you gain foundational knowledge by studying how physical activity influences the human body.

JCCC also offers personal wellness courses to teach you health basics in a fun and personalized way. Try a new sport or learn essential first aid and CPR skills. Choose from courses in yoga, dance, team sports, running awareness and exercise—even pickleball. All experience levels are welcome!

Student Wellness at JCCC

JCCC has many opportunities for students to get involved outside of credit classes. Student wellness is intended to promote health and wellness by building a cohesive campus community for students by furthering their academic success through healthy lifestyle engagement.

Discover your options in Student Wellness.

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Build your skills and prepare for transfer programs within the educational, corporate or commercial fitness setting in the following areas:

  • Athletic Training
  • Careers in Coaching
  • Exercise Science
  • Kinesiology
  • Personal Training
  • Sports Management
  • Teaching/Physical Education
  • Wellness Coach
  • Corporate Wellness

Most careers in these physical education and wellness fields will require a bachelor’s degree or higher. JCCC is a great place to get a jump-start on your future career by taking prerequisites and intro-level courses at a fraction of the cost.

At JCCC, we want our tuition to be affordable for all students who wish to pursue higher education opportunities for a career they’ll love.

We offer different options for assistance with tuition costs, including:

Textbooks or other supplies may be required for certain courses in the health, physical education, and recreation programs. These prices and fees will vary depending on your class schedule.

There are several things to consider when budgeting for college. Visit our Cost of Attendance page for detailed information.

Scholarship Opportunities in Health and Wellness

A generous donation from the estate of Nell Mitchell, a former physical education instructor at Paseo High School, is your ticket to funding your education.

Designed for students majoring in a field of physical education or wellness, the Nell Mitchell Scholarship covers tuition, fees and books. Find this scholarship at JCCC’s financial aid website.

Resources at JCCC

Johnson County Community College is here for all students. We offer several resources and tools that you can take advantage of to ensure your time at JCCC is both educational and fulfilling. We offer small class sizes, personalized learning opportunities and professional tutoring services.

Our Financial Aid counselors are here to help you find scholarships and loans opportunities to make your out-of-pocket costs each semester more manageable.

Our Career Development Center and Academic Counseling services are great support resources for students who are still unsure about their plans after graduation. We can help you find a career path you are passionate about and enjoy.

If you want to transfer your credits to a four-year college,  JCCC makes the process easy for you. Planning to earn a bachelor’s degree in education? We offer transfer agreements with several area four-year schools, including the University of Kansas, Pittsburg State University, and Ottawa University. Those looking to continue their education elsewhere will be able to do so stress-free.