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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

Course NumberTitleCredits
ENGL-121College Composition

3 credits

Humanities, Arts and Literature

Course NumberTitleCredits
-Humanities Core Course

-Arts Core Course

-Literature Core Course

9-11

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

Course NumberTitleCredits
-Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Courses

6

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

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-101General Biology I

4 credits

BIOL-203Anatomy and Physiology I

4 credits

Mathematics

Course NumberTitleCredits
MATH-138Statistics

4 credits

Interdisciplinary

Course NumberTitleCredits
EXSC-101Introduction to Exercise Science

1 credit

Personal Training Track

Choose one of the tracks and complete all courses listed for the track.

Application Code 165a

 

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

CHEM-101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4 credits

-or

CHEM-103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4 credits

EXSC-150Sport and Society

3 credits

-or

HEED-210Foundations of Health Education and Health Behavior

3 credits

EXSC-200Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3 credits

EXSC-209Sport and Exercise Nutrition

3 credits

EXSC-210Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 credits

EXSC-250Exercise Science Internship

3 credits

HEED-112First Aid & Safety

3 credits

HEED-200Health/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.

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

CHEM-101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4 credits

-or

CHEM-103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4 credits

EXSC-120Introduction to Sports Coaching

3 credits

EXSC-150Sport and Society

3 credits

EXSC-200Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3 credits

EXSC-209Sport and Exercise Nutrition

3 credits

EXSC-210Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 credits

HEED-112First Aid & Safety

3 credits

HEED-200Health/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.

Course NumberTitleCredits
ACCT-111Principles of Accounting I

3 credits

ACCT-112Principles of Accounting II

3 credits

BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

BMGT-100Introduction to Business & Organization

3 credits

BMGT-130Principles of Marketing

3 credits

BMGT-145Principles of Management

3 credits

ECON-101Principles of Economics (Macro)

3 credits

ECON-102Principles of Economics (Micro)

3 credits

EXSC-150Sport and Society

3 credits

EXSC-210Sport 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.

Course NumberTitleCredits
BIOL-204Anatomy and Physiology II

4 credits

CHEM-101General Inorganic Chemistry I

4 credits

-or

CHEM-103Fundamentals of General Chemistry

4 credits

EXSC-209Sport and Exercise Nutrition

3 credits

EXSC-210Sport and Exercise Psychology

3 credits

EXSC-220Introduction to the Martial Arts

3 credits

EXSC-230Philosophy of the Martial Arts

3 credits

HEED-112First Aid & Safety

3 credits

HEED-200Health/Fitness Leader

3 credits

Electives – Select 3 credits from the following (1 credit each):

Course NumberTitleCredits
LFIT-127Tai Chi

1 credit

LFIT-128Martial Arts I

1 credit

LFIT-129Self Defense

1 credit

LFIT-130Mixed Martial Arts

1 credit

LFIT-131Martial Arts of Southeast Asia

1 credit

Total Credit Hours:3

Total Credit Hours: 60-62