Major: 8121
Catalog Year: 2024-2025
Effective Term: 2024 Fall
Last Admit Term: 9999
Award Type: AACIP Code: 31.0505 |
Program Availability: CG EM GC MC PC PV RS SC SM
Field of Interest: Health Sciences
Instructional Council: Exercise Science, Health & Physical Education, Recreation & WellnessTotal Credits: 60-64 GPA: 2.00 |
SOC Code: Upon completion of a bachelor`s degree, students may pursue a career as:
21-1091.00 Health Promotion Specialist 21-1094.00 Community Health Workers 39-9031.00 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 29-1128.00 Exercise Physiologists 11-9179.01 Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 21-1091.00 Health Education Specialists Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 29-1123.00 Physical Therapists 29-1122.00 Occupational Therapists 29-9091.00 Athletic Trainers 29-1071.00 Physician Assistants 29-1229.06 Sports Medicine Physicians 29-1128.00 Exercise Physiologists |
Program Learning Outcomes | |||
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1. Examine human movement using a fundamental understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the relevant scientific concepts of biology, the physical sciences, and psychology. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, GBS221, MAT206, PHY111, PHY112, PHY121, PHY131, PSY101, PSY230, SWU225, [MA])
2. Integrate knowledge of the human body and psychological concepts to promote health and well-being in self and others. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, HES100, BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, FON241, FON241LL, PSY101, [HU], [SB]) 3. Locate and critically evaluate relevant scholarly literature. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS215, EXS217, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, PSY230, (CRE), [FYC]) 4. Use relevant scholarly literature, quantitative and qualitative reasoning, and statistical analysis to inform decision making and solve problems. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PHY111, PHY112, PHY121, PHY131, PSY230, PSY275, SWU225, (CRE), [FYC], [MA]) 5. Interpret foundational assessments of health and human movement. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, HES100, BIO160, BIO201++, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, FON241, FON241LL) 6. Design basic movement programs. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, HES100, PED101++, BIO160, BIO201++) 7. Effectively communicate with diverse audiences and within varied contexts. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PSY230, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB], [MA]) 8. Collaborate with diverse individuals to achieve common goals. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, FON241, FON241LL, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [SB]) 9. Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PSY230, PSY250, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB]) 10. Demonstrate dependability, adaptability, and persistence to set and achieve goals. (EXS101, EXS125, EXS146, EXS215, EXS217, EXS246, EXS255, EXS257, EXS275++, EXS290, HES100, BIO156++, BIO160, BIO181++, BIO182++, BIO201++, BIO202, CHM130, CHM130AA, CHM130LL, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, CHM151LL, CHM152, CHM152AA, CHM152LL, FON241, FON241LL, GBS221, MAT206, PHY111, PHY112, PHY121, PHY131, PSY101, PSY230, SWU225, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB]) |
Program Notes | |||
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Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program. |
Admission Criteria | |||
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Program Prerequisites | |||
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None |
Program Prerequisites | |||
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Credits: |
Required Courses | |||
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EXS101 Introduction to Exercise Science 3 | Credits: 13-15 |
Restricted Electives | |||
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Complete requirements in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | Credits: 17-47 |
Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC) | |||
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AGEC-A | Credits: 15-38 | ||
A single course with an [L], [HU], [SB], [SG], or [SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, and/or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the Course Equivalency on aztransfer.com for course designations. |
First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | ||
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
+ ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6 | |||
Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by EXS290 in the Required Courses Area. | |||
Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-9 | ||
Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science) and Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Wellness
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-6) 3-6 Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Sports Science and Performance Programming and Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Clinical Exercise Science + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5) 3-6 Arizona State University Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology + MAT150 College Algebra/Functions (5) OR + MAT151 College Algebra/Functions (4) OR + MAT152 College Algebra/Functions (3) OR + MAT155 College Algebra/Functions with Review (5) OR + MAT156 College Algebra/Functions with Review (6) AND + MAT182 Plane Trigonometry (3) OR + MAT187 Precalculus (5) OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area (3-5) 3-9 | |||
Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 0 | ||
Met by GBS221 or MAT206 or PSY230 or SWU225 in the Required Courses area. | |||
Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 6 | ||
Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. 6 | |||
Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Met by PSY101 in Restricted Electives
AND Any approved general education course in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area 3 May be met by HES100 in Restricted Electives. HES100 recommended. | |||
Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 0-8 | ||
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND
Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4) 8 May be met by (BIO160++ or BIO201++) and (CHM130, CHM130LL, CHM130AA, CHM150, CHM150AA, CHM151, CHM151AA, and/or CHM151LL) in the Restricted Electives area. | |||
Subject Options | Credits: | ||
Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-6 | ||
These requirements may be shared with other AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Cultural Diversity in the U.S. [C] designation. | |||
Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | ||
Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation. | |||
MCCCD Additional Requirements |
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MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | ||
Some courses in this area have [SB] and [L] designations and may also be applied to the corresponding AGEC requirements. See the AGEC matrix on aztransfer.com for course designations. | |||
Oral Communication (COM) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR
COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3 | |||
Critical Reading (CRE) | Credits: 0-3 | ||
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) 0-3 | |||
General Electives | |||
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Credits: | |||
Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with a faculty advisor, program director, and/or academic advisor to identify coursework that best aligns with academic and professional goals.
For students intending to transfer to ASU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, the following courses are recommended: + BIO205 Microbiology (4) OR + CHM235 General Organic Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM235LL General Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + PHY112 General Physics (4) 4 For students intending to transfer to NAU to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Wellness, the following courses are recommended: + BIO181 General Biology (Majors) I (4) OR + BIO181XT General Biology (Majors) I (4) 4 + CHM150 General Chemistry I (4) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM150AA General Chemistry I (5) OR + CHM151 General Chemistry I (3) AND + CHM151LL General Chemistry I Laboratory (1) OR + CHM151AA General Chemistry (4) 4-5 |
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 27, 2023 |