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.

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.

English Composition

Course Number	Title	Credits
ENGL-121	College Composition	3

Arts & Humanities

Course Number	Title	Credits
-	Arts & Humanities Core Group A	3
-	Arts & Humanities Core Group B	3

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.

Social & Behavioral Sciences

Course Number	Title	Credits
-	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group A	3
-	Social & Behavioral Sciences Core Group B	3

Biological & Physical Sciences

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL-101	General Biology I	4
BIOL-203	Anatomy and Physiology I	4

Mathematics

Course Number	Title	Credits
MATH-138	Statistics	4

Core Electives

Course Number	Title	Credits
-	Any General Education Core Course	3

Required Courses Related to Major

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL-204	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
CHEM-101	General Inorganic Chemistry I	4
-	OR
CHEM-103	Fundamentals of General Chemistry	4
EXSC-101	Introduction to Exercise Science	1
EXSC-150	Sport and Society	3
-	OR
HEED-210	Foundations of Health Education and Health Behavior	3
EXSC-200	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
EXSC-209	Sport and Exercise Nutrition	3
EXSC-210	Sport and Exercise Psychology	3
EXSC-250	Exercise Science Internship	3
HEED-112	First Aid and Safety	3
HEED-200	Health/Fitness Leader	3

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