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Exercise Science - A.A. Degree (Transfer)

An Arts and Sciences Area of Study

Application Code 165

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.

Suggested Semester 1

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3
BIOL-101General Biology I

4
MATH-138Statistics

4
-Arts & Humanities Core Group A

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A

3

Suggested Semester 2

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-203Anatomy and Physiology I

4
CHEM-101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4
-OR
CHEM-103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4
EXSC-200Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3
-Arts & Humanities Core Group B

3

Suggested Semester 3

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4
EXSC-101Introduction to Exercise Science

1
EXSC-150Sport and Society

3
-OR
HEED-210Foundations of Health Education and Health Behavior

3
EXSC-210Sport and Exercise Psychology

3
HEED-200Health/Fitness Leader

3

Suggested Semester 4

Course NumberTitleCredits
EXSC-209Sport and Exercise Nutrition

3
EXSC-250Exercise Science Internship

3
HEED-112First Aid and Safety

3
-Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B

3
-Any General Education Core Course

3

A graduate should be able to

  1. 1. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts of exercise science, including anatomy and physiology, as they relate to physical activity, exercise, and sport.
  2. 2. Apply the fundamental concepts in planning, assessing, and evaluating fitness programming for individuals.
  3. 3. Describe how socio-economic, behavioral, biological, environmental, and others factors affect fitness development and participation and performance in sports.
  4. 4. Apply theoretical and practical skills in the exercise science internship.
  5. 5. Identify, understand, evaluate, and apply ethical reasoning that guides the principles of conduct during interaction with clients/participants, the public, and other health professionals.

Total Credit Hours: 60

The Arts & Humanities requirement may alternatively be fulfilled by completing a World Language Sequence plus one of the following courses: SPCH-151, THET-101, THET-102, THET-103, THET-202, THET-241, or WMST-193. Students who complete a World Language Sequence are not required to complete General Education Core Electives.