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Exercise Science

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Program

This program will provide the foundation to transfer to various four-year programs in exercise science and related fields. For students who already have a four-year degree, this two-year program provides an area of concentration in exercise science that enhances your marketability in various fitness and wellness occupations and prepares you to take national fitness certification exams.

Program for A.S. Degree in Exercise Science



Freshman Year

Fall Semester

Credit

  Spring Semester Credit

*English Comp I (ENGL 1010)

3

English II (ENGL 2010 or ENGL 1020)

3

*Fitness Leadership Training I
(PEPR 2130)

3

Fitness Leadership Training II
(PEPR 2230)

3

*Personalized Fitness I (PEAC 2005)

2

Personalized Fitness II (PEAC 2006)

3

*General Biology I  (BIOL 1010)

4

+Precalculus Algebra (MATH 1400)

3

Computer Info Systems (COSC 1200)

3

*Nutrition (HOEC 1140)

3

*Into to Free Weight Training
(PEAC 1120)

1

*First Aid & CPR (HLED 1225)

2

*Exercise Science Beg Internship
(PEPR 2470)

1-2

Exercise Science Beg Internship
(PEPR 2470)

1-2

Total

17-18

Total

18-19


Sophomore Year

Fall Semester

Credit

  Spring Semester Credit

US Government

3

*Exercise Physiology (PEPR 2120)

4

*Human Anatomy & Physiology I
(BIOL 2010)

4

*Human Anatomy & Physiology II
(BIOL 2015)

4

*Intro to Chemistry (CHEM 1000)

4

Communication Elective***

3

General psychology (PSYC 1000) or Wellness (HLED 1003)

3-4

Elective from Humanities or Applied Art

3

*Exercise Science Adv Internship
(PEPR 2471)

1-2

Recommended Elective

2-3

   

*Exercise Science ADV Internship
(PEPR 2471)

1-2

 

Assessment

0-1

Total

15-17

Total

17-20

* These course are required to receive an A.S. Degree in Exercise Science
+ Or other college level math course
*** Interpersonal Communication (COMM 1030) or Public Speaking (COMM 1010)
Recommended electives: Ethics, outdoor courses, business courses, physical education activities, Psychology of Adjustment, communication courses. Students transferring to UW and majoring in Kinesiology are encouraged to also take Physics and Statistics.

Program for One-Year Certificate in Fitness Leadership

In this program students will learn the necessary skills to become a certified fitness leader and to take national certification exams, such as those offered by the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). These exams are offered regularly in Salt Lake City and Denver. Students will also enjoy the personal benefits of this program. Through courses in nutrition, wellness, fitness leadership, and various exercise classes, personal diet and fitness levels will improve. In addition to classroom instruction, the
program gives hands-on experience in fitness centers, schools, hospitals, or clinics. This is an exciting and friendly program where students will be applying the knowledge they learn in the classroom in the real world, with real people.

Program for One-Year Certificate in Fitness Leadership

Summer Semester

       

General Biology I (BIOL 1010)

4

   
Fall Semester

Credit

Spring Semester Credit

Fitness Leadership (PEPR 2130)

3

Exercise Physiology (PEPR 2120)

4

First Aid & CPR (HLED 1225)

2

Nutrition (HOEC 1140)

3

Personalized Fitness I (PEAC 2005)

2

Personalized Fitness II (PEAC 2006)

3

Anatomy & Physiology  I (BIOL 2010)

4

Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2015)

4

Communication Course ***

3

Business Mgt. (or other business course)

3

Weight Training (PEAC 1273)

1

Advanced Internship (PEPR 2471) 1-2

Beginning Internship (PEPR 2470)

1-2

 

Total

16-17

Total

18-19

Business course options: Any course from departments of BADM, BUSN, MGT, or MKT
***Communication course options: Public Speaking (COMM 1010), Interpersonal Communications (COMM 1030),
and Conflict Management & Mediation (COMM 1050)
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