Exercise Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)
An Arts and Sciences Area of Study
For curriculum information, contact the Health Sciences Division—Room HS-236—443-518-1560.
The Exercise Science area of study is intended to examine the relationship between exercise and human performance and the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Exercise science consists of several overlapping disciplines, including biomechanics, exercise physiology and biochemistry, growth and development, exercise nutrition, measurement and evaluation, and exercise psychology. This area of study is designed to provide an effective blend of classroom instruction and practical experience, and is intended to prepare students to transfer to similar programs at four-year institutions. Ultimately, the student will be prepared for careers in clinical, corporate, commercial, and/or community exercise/wellness settings.
General Education Core
Students enrolled in transfer patterns must take a minimum of 30 credits in General Education. Each student’s total of general education and required courses must equal at least 60 semester hours of credit.
Composition
Humanities, Arts and Literature
One Humanities Core Course (3 credits), plus one Arts Core Course (3 credits), plus one Literature Core Course (3 credits) satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement, OR a World Language Sequence (8 credits), plus another Humanities, Arts, and Literature Core (3 credits) in a second discipline other than a world language satisfies the Humanities, Arts and Literature Core requirement.
Social Sciences
One History Core Course is required and may be taken as either a Social and Behavioral Sciences Core or a Humanities Core. No more than 6 credits may be taken in History to meet Humanities Core and Social and Behavioral Sciences Core requirements.
Science
Mathematics
Interdisciplinary
| EXSC-101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 credit |
Personal Training Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Application Code 165a
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CHEM-101 | General Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHEM-103 | Fundamentals of General Chemistry | 4 credits |
| EXSC-150 | Sport and Society | 3 credits |
| - | or | |
| HEED-210 | Foundations of Health Education and Health Behavior | 3 credits |
| EXSC-200 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 credits |
| EXSC-209 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXSC-210 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
| EXSC-250 | Exercise Science Internship | 3 credits |
| HEED-112 | First Aid & Safety | 3 credits |
| HEED-200 | Health/Fitness Leader | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60-62
Sports Coaching Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Application Code 165b
The Sports Coaching track is designed to provide the student with the competencies necessary for an entry-level position in sports coaching. This area of study seeks to introduce the student to the knowledge and skills involved in the coaching of sports programs at various levels, and will focus on the development of safe and effective sports coaching skills that are essential in today’s sports programs. Students will be able to transfer into Sports Coaching, Sport Studies, Kinesiological Sciences, and Physical Education programs offered at various four-year schools.
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CHEM-101 | General Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHEM-103 | Fundamentals of General Chemistry | 4 credits |
| EXSC-120 | Introduction to Sports Coaching | 3 credits |
| EXSC-150 | Sport and Society | 3 credits |
| EXSC-200 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 credits |
| EXSC-209 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXSC-210 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
| HEED-112 | First Aid & Safety | 3 credits |
| HEED-200 | Health/Fitness Leader | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 60-62
Sports and Fitness Management Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Application Code 165c
The Sports and Fitness Management track prepares students for transfer into four-year programs in the profession of sports management. Students will develop the basic knowledge and skills necessary in the operation of sports programs at various levels. Careers related to this area of study include athletic director at a variety of levels, sports facilities manager, sports marketing director, athletic fund raiser, compliance director, and sport information director.
| ACCT-111 | Principles of Accounting I | 3 credits |
| ACCT-112 | Principles of Accounting II | 3 credits |
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| BMGT-100 | Introduction to Business & Organization | 3 credits |
| BMGT-130 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| BMGT-145 | Principles of Management | 3 credits |
| ECON-101 | Principles of Economics (Macro) | 3 credits |
| ECON-102 | Principles of Economics (Micro) | 3 credits |
| EXSC-150 | Sport and Society | 3 credits |
| EXSC-210 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
Total Credit Hours: 62-64
Martial Arts Track
Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.
Applicaton Code 165d
The Martial Arts track is intended to examine the relationship between exercise and human performance and the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. In addition to preparing the student for transfer to exercise science programs at four-year institutions, this area of study also provides the student with the opportunity to explore the history, philosophy, sociology, psychology, and practice of diverse martial arts of the world. Exercise science consists of several overlapping disciplines, including biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise nutrition, and exercise psychology. This area of study is designed to provide an effective blend of classroom instruction and practical experience.
| BIOL-204 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| CHEM-101 | General Inorganic Chemistry I | 4 credits |
| - | or | |
| CHEM-103 | Fundamentals of General Chemistry | 4 credits |
| EXSC-209 | Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXSC-210 | Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 credits |
| EXSC-220 | Introduction to the Martial Arts | 3 credits |
| EXSC-230 | Philosophy of the Martial Arts | 3 credits |
| HEED-112 | First Aid & Safety | 3 credits |
| HEED-200 | Health/Fitness Leader | 3 credits |
Electives – Select 3 credits from the following (1 credit each):
Total Credit Hours: 60-62