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2022-2023 Catalog 
    
    Oct 06, 2024  
2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science and Health, A.S.


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Exercise Science and Health introduces students to the biomechanical and physiological aspects of human movement as well as the factors affecting personal health and community health practices. The students will review the body’s response to exercise, performance testing and the development of effective programming based on research in the field. The Exercise Science and Health program serves as a foundation for the students pursuing a career in Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, Physical or Occupational Therapy, Athletic Training, Physical Education, Health Education, Sports Management or Personal/Fitness Training. Our goal is for our students to be prepared for a professional certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).

Program Pathway

First Year Fall   First Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
ENG 101
 
English Composition 
*(ENG 101E  and ENG 101P  are approved substitutions for ENG 101)
3   Gen Ed English  3
Gen Ed Mathematics 3   Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3
Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3   HEA 102 Nutrition 3
HEA 103 Personal Health 3   EXS 143 Strength Training  1
BIO 113 and BIO 116
or
BIO 203 and BIO 204 
Principles of Biology I and Human A&P for Allied Health
or
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4   BIO 113 and BIO 116
or
BIO 203 and BIO 204
Principles of Biology I and Human A&P for Allied Health
or
Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Human Anatomy & Physiology II
4
TOTAL   16   TOTAL   14
Second Year Fall   Second Year Spring
Course Number Course Name Credits   Course Number Course Name Credits
Gen Ed Behavioral/Social Science 3   Gen Ed Diversity 3
EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise and Movement 3   EXS 232 Concepts of Fitness Testing and Programming 3
HEA 105 First Aid 3   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 4
Restricted Elective Choose from the list 4   Restricted Elective Choose from the list 3
EXS 163 Fitness and Conditioning 1   Gen Ed Arts/Humanities 3
TOTAL   14   TOTAL   16

General Education Requirements (32 Credits)


Arts/Humanities


Behavioral/Social Sciences


Diversity


English


*A minimum grade of “C” or better is required for ENG-101, ENG-101E, and ENG-101P

Mathematics


Degree Requirement (60 Credits)


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