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Exercise Science Credit Associate in Applied Science

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Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science

Recommended Course Sequence

Associate in Applied Science Degree

First Semester


  • BIOL 130 - Fundamentals Of Biological Science 4 credit hours

  • ENGL 131 - First-Year English I 3 credit hours

  • PHED 130 - Fitness & Conditioning I 2 credit hours

  • XSCI 130 - Strength Training And Fitness 2 credit hours

  • XSCI 135 - Exercise Physiology 3 credit hours

Total: 14 Credit Hours


Second Semester


  • BIOL 132 - Human Biology 4 credit hours

    or

  • BIOL 141 - Anatomy-Physiology I 4 credit hours

  • HEED 131 - First Aid 3 credit hours

  • PSYC 131 - General Psychology 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 140 - Assessment & Exercise Prescription 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 145 - Intro To Biomechanics 3 credit hours

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Third Semester


  • BUSN 131 - Introduction To Modern Business 3 credit hours

    or

  • MKTG 131 - Introduction To Marketing 3 credit hours

  • Exercise Science elective (See List) 1 credit hour

  • HEED 133 - Personal & Community Health 3 credit hours

  • PHIL 240 - Contemporary Moral Problems (Ethics) 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 200 - Sport Psychology 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 220 - Exercise For Special Populations 3 credit hours

Total: 16 Credit Hours


Fourth Semester


  • BIOL 161 - Biology Of Nutrition 3 credit hours

  • Exercise Science electives (See List) 1-2 credit hours 

  • JOBS 132 - Targeting The Job Market 1 credit hour

    or

  • JOBS 133 - Job Seeking Skills 1 credit hour

  • SPCH 145 - Public And Private Communication 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 240 - Exercise Psychology 3 credit hours

  • XSCI 271 - Exercise Science Internship 3 credit hours

Total: 14 Credit Hours


Approved Exercise Science Degree Electives List


  • PHED 131 - Fitness And Conditioning II 2 credit hours

  • PHED 132 - Fitness And Conditioning III 2 credit hours

  • PHED 133 - Fitness And Conditioning IV 2 credit hours

  • PHED 134 - Horseback Riding 2 credit hours

  • PHED 144 - Lifeguard Training 2 credit hours

  • PHED 145 - Water Safety Instructor 2 credit hours

  • PHED 151 - Progressive Yoga 1 credit hour

  • PHED 173 - Walking 1 credit hour

  • PHED 176 - Yogalates 1 credit hour

Total credit hours required for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Exercise Science: 60

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