FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, July 21, 2011

Contact:  Robert Preston, Jr.,
              912.260.4276
              robert.preston@sgc.edu

SGC to Offer New Degree Fall Semester In Health and Human Performance

Beginning in the Fall 2011 semester, South Georgia College will offer a new course of study, an Associate of Science Degree in Health and Human Performance.

The Health and Human Performance degree is for students who plan to transfer into a wide range of bachelor’s degree programs, including athletic training, sports medicine, physical therapy, or exercise science. Careers such a degree can lead to are cardiac rehabilitation, wellness, private corporate wellness and fitness, secondary and post-secondary education-based athletic applications (including coaching), athletic training, and sports medicine. Serving the healthcare needs of Georgia has long been an important component of SGC’s curriculum, as evidenced by the number of high quality nurses who enter the workforce through South Georgia’s respected nursing program.

The Health and Human Performance degree provides an alternative to the existing associate’s degree in Recreation, which focuses on leisure and outdoor recreational activities. Health and Human Performance fills an important niche in SGC’s academic program by providing a course of study for students interested in athletic performance, conditioning, and injury prevention.

“The area of health and human performance is a growing field, and there are many different careers a student who obtains this degree could pursue. This is an exciting addition to South Georgia College’s academic programs, and helps us further diversify the extensive catalog of degrees we currently offer. Our goal is always to enhance the academic experience of our students, and having this degree available to our students is an important and exciting way for us to accomplish that ongoing objective,” states Dr. Virginia Carson, SGC President.

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South Georgia College (www.sgc.edu) was founded in 1906 and is located in Douglas, Ga. The college's environment gives students exceptional opportunities for interdisciplinary study and close collaboration with faculty. With over 20 majors and transfer opportunities, South Georgia College provides the finest education possible to the citizens of its service area.