Exercise Science and Health, A.S.

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 (32-33 Credits)

Arts/Humanities

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Arts/Humanities category (6 Credits)

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Select two courses from the approved General Education course list in the Behavioral/Social Sciences category (6 Credits)

Biological/Physical Science

Diversity

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Diversity category (3 Credits)

English

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

ENG 101 - English Composition (3 Credits)
*( ENG 101E - English Composition for English Language Learners and ENG 101P - English Composition for College Success are approved substitutions for ENG 101)
Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the English category (3 Credits)

Mathematics

Select one course from the approved General Education course list in the Mathematics category (3-4 Credits)

Program Requirements (17 Credits)

EXS 143 - Strength Training (1 Credit)
EXS 163 - Fitness and Conditioning (1 Credit)
EXS 230 - Foundations of Exercise and Movement (3 Credits)
EXS 232 - Concepts of Fitness Testing and Programming (3 Credits)
HEA 102 - Nutrition (3 Credits)
HEA 103 - Personal Health (3 Credits)
HEA 105 - First Aid (3 Credits)

Restricted Electives (10-11 Credits)

Select Restricted Elective credits from the following list:

BIO 110 - Human Biology (3 Credits)
BIO 113 - Principles of Biology I (4 Credits) *(If not taken as a General Education course)
BIO 116 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Allied Health (4 Credits) *(If not taken as a General Education course)
BIO 203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 Credits) *(If not taken as a General Education course)
BIO 204 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 Credits) *(If not taken as a General Education course)
CHM 103 - General Chemistry I (4 Credits)
EDU 101 - Introduction to Education (3 Credits)
PED 201 - Introductory Analysis of Physical Education (3 Credits)
PED 214 - Teaching Individual and Dual Sports (3 Credits)
PED 215 - Early Childhood Physical Activities (3 Credits)
PED 216 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 Credits)
PED 225 - Principles and Practices of Sport Coaching (3 Credits)
PED 241 - Diversity and Cultural Issues in Sport and Athletics (3 Credits)
PED 245 - Introduction to Sport Management (3 Credits)
PED 269 - Internship I (1-3 Credits)
PSY 101 - General Psychology (3 Credits)
PSY 203 - Educational Psychology (3 Credits)
OR
PSY 204 - Developmental Psychology: Lifespan Human Development (3 Credits)

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