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Exercise Science Associate in Science

Are you passionate about health and fitness?

Exercise Science focuses on the health of both mind and body. Physical fitness has many benefits, including improving your mood and energy level, controlling your weight, and combating health conditions.

From childhood to older adults, people need to be physically active to remain in good health.

If you're interested in helping people be physically fit, the associate degree in Exercise Science will provide you with a solid foundation to transfer to a four-year institution.

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If you are planning to transfer to a four-year college or university, you should become familiar with your chosen school's requirements. See your Academic Advisor for assistance in developing your Student Education Plan (SEP).

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General Education Requirements	Credit Hours
English 101, English Composition	3
English 102, English Composition	3
*Humanities/Fine Arts	6
Mathematics	3
*Natural Sciences	8
Psychology 201, Introduction to Psychology	3
*Social Sciences	6

Major Requirements	Credit Hours
Biology 205, Human Anatomy	4
Biology 206, Principles of Human Physiology	4
Communication 101, Introduction to Public Speaking	3
Physical Education 201, Foundations of Physical Education	3
Physics 101, General Physics	5
Psychology 203, Human Development	3
PHED elective or approved course of study***	6

*From at least two academic disciplines.

***An approved course of study can be developed with an advisor to align with a specific transfer school or career need.

*From at least two academic disciplines. **Credit hours listed are based on minimum earned. For example, MATH courses have 3, 4, or 5 credits.

Please see catalog for courses that have Honors equivalents and meet MTA transfer guidelines. Completion of the MTA requires 30 credits of coursework in the 5 MTA distribution areas.