Exercise Science
Associate of Science Degree
You can earn an associate of arts degree with an concentration in exercise science.
Note that not all courses for each program can be offered every semester.
You will need to successfully complete a minimum of
60
Credit Hours.
Courses
Recommended Core Courses
Core
|
31 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HLTH 1060 |
Comprehensive Medical Terminology |
3 |
| HPER 1245 |
Weight Management |
1 |
| HPER 1270 |
Aerobic Fitness |
1 |
| HPER 1510 |
Introduction to Physical Education |
3 |
| HPER 1550 |
Lifetime Wellness |
3 |
| HPER 2200 |
First Aid and CPR for the Healthcare Provider |
3 |
| HPER 2300 |
Stress Management |
3 |
| HPER 2310 |
Community Health |
3 |
| PRTR 2210 |
Introduction to Personal Training |
4 |
| PRTR 2410 |
Advanced Personal Training |
4 |
Core Option Courses
Health, Phys Ed & Rec
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| HOEC 1050 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| HPER 1520 |
Nutrition for Fitness and Sport |
3 |
Required General Education Courses
Behavioral Science & Social Science
select at least one - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ECON 2110 |
Principles of Macroeconomics |
3 |
| GEOG 1020 |
World Regional Geography |
3 |
| HIST 1030 |
European Civilization I |
3 |
| HIST 1040 |
European Civilization II |
3 |
| HIST 1050 |
World History I |
3 |
| HIST 1060 |
World History II |
3 |
| HIST 2010 |
American History I |
3 |
| POLS 1000 |
American Government |
3 |
| POLS 1600 |
International Relations |
3 |
| PSYC 1810 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
English / Literature
select at least one - must earn a C or above - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
3-6 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
| ENGL 2030 |
Creating Poetry I |
3 |
| ENGL 2050 |
Creating Stories I |
3 |
| ENGL 2070 |
Technical Communications |
3 |
| ENGL 2100 |
Introduction to Literature |
3 |
| ENGL 2140 |
Introduction to Shakespeare |
3 |
| ENGL 2150 |
American Literature to 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2160 |
American Literature after 1865 |
3 |
| ENGL 2190 |
Comparative Mythology |
3 |
| ENGL 2200 |
British Literature to 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2210 |
British Literature after 1800 |
3 |
| ENGL 2730 |
The Novel and the Movie |
3 |
Fine Arts & Language
select one if needed - Must have 9 credit hours TOTAL from Behavioral & Social Science, English/Literature, and Fine Arts & Language with at least 3 credit hours from Behavioral & Social Science and 3 credit hours from English/Literature
|
0-4 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ARTS 1050 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism I |
3 |
| ARTS 1060 |
Introduction to Art History and Criticism II |
3 |
| FREN 1200 |
Elementary French I |
4 |
| MUSC 1010 |
Introduction to Music |
3 |
| SPAN 1200 |
Elementary Spanish I |
4 |
Mathematics
select at least 3 credit hours at the 1600 level or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 1100 |
Topics and Ideas in Mathematics |
3 |
| MATH 1140 |
Intermediate Algebra |
4 |
| MATH 1150 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| MATH 1220 |
Trigonometry |
3 |
| MATH 1600 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
5 |
| MATH 2010 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
5 |
| MATH 2020 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
5 |
| MATH 2170 |
Applied Statistics |
3 |
Natural Science
select at least two
|
8 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOS 2250 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
| BIOS 2260 |
Introduction to Human
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
Oral Communication
select one - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 2080 |
Technical Communications II |
3 |
| SPCH 1010 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
| SPCH 1110 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
Technology
select one
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGR 1020 |
MATLAB Programming and Problem Solving |
3 |
| INFO 1010 |
Fundamentals of Information Technology |
3 |
| INFO 1100 |
Microcomputer Applications |
3 |
| INFO 2100 |
Excel Spreadsheet Applications |
3 |
| OFFT 1500 |
Microsoft Office |
3 |
Written Communication
required - must earn C or above
|
3 Credit Hours |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
