Exercise Science
Associate of Science
Transfer Major
Decisions on the transferability of courses are made by the four-year colleges and differ from school to school. Students enrolled in this major should contact the Transfer Services office early in their academic program to determine which courses will transfer to the college of their choice.
School of Health Sciences, Kinesiology, and Sport Studies
Linksz Pavilion • Phone (215) 968-8353 (Option 3)
Curriculum Code No. 1197
The Exercise Science major prepares undergraduate students for transfer to a four year institution where they major in any allied healthcare field including, but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology and nursing. Other possible professions include strength and conditioning coaches, health and fitness specialists and chiropractors. Community members currently working in the health field who would like to pursue continuing education will benefit from the Program’s course offerings.
Graduates of this program are able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the body’s anatomical and physiological systems as they pertain to exercise physiology principles and disease;
- Find, evaluate, discuss, and ethically use scholarly health science articles published in peer reviewed literature and relate concepts to exercise recommendations and prescription: and
- Demonstrate technological competence with health science computer programs, tools and equipment (i.e., skin fold calipers, heart rate monitors).
Degree Course Requirements*
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,B,2,10 | 3 |
| COMP111 English Composition II B,2,10 | 3 |
| COMM110 Effective Speaking B,5 | 3 |
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,6 | 3 |
| KINS180 Foundations of Physical Education and Exercise Science | 3 |
| BIOL181 Anatomy & Physiology I B,7 | 4 |
| BIOL182 Anatomy & Physiology II B | 4 |
| EXSC200 Biomechanics B | 4 |
| EXSC201 Physiology of Exercise B,9 | 4 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition A,2,4,7 | 3 |
| OR | |
| HLTH120N Nutrition (with a Registered Dietician) A,2,4,7 | 3 |
| SOCI110 Introduction to Sociology 3 | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,8 | 3 |
| Arts Elective G,1 | 3 |
| Lifestyle Activity D | 2 |
| Aquatics Activity F | 2 |
| Survival Activity E | 2 |
| Fitness Activity C | 2 |
| General Elective | 9 |
| Total Credit Hours | 61 |
Recommended Semester Sequence
The recommended course sequence is designed for full-time students who average 15 credit hours per semester. Students may need more time to complete major requirements based on placement testing. This additional time will entail some adjustments to the sequence recommended. See catalog for key.
First Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COLL101 Orientation to College | 1 |
| COMP110 English Composition I A,B,2,10 | 3 |
| BIOL181 Anatomy & Physiology I B,7 | 4 |
| KINS180 Foundations of Physical Education and Exercise Science | 3 |
| PSYC110 Introduction to Psychology A,8 | 3 |
| Fitness Activity C | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 |
Second Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMP111 English Composition II B,2,10 | 3 |
| BIOL182 Anatomy & Physiology II B | 4 |
| HLTH120 Nutrition A,2,4,7 | 3 |
| OR | |
| HLTH120N Nutrition (with a Registered Dietician) A,2,4,7 | 3 |
| Lifestyle Activity D | 2 |
| Arts Elective G,1 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Third Semester
| Course | Credits | COMM110 Effective Speaking B,5 | 3 |
|---|---|
| EXSC200 Biomechanics B | 4 |
| SOCI110 Intro to Sociology 3 | 3 |
| Survival Activity E | 2 |
| General Activity C,7 | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
Fourth Semester
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| MATH115 Elementary Statistics A,6 | 3 |
| EXSC201 Physiology of Exercise B,9 | 4 |
| Aquatics Activity F | 2 |
| General Elective | 6 |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 |
A Placement testing required B Course requires prerequisite or departmental approval. C Exercise Science majors must take at least one of the following fitness activity courses: KINS134, KINS145, KINS170, KINS188, and KINS189. D Exercise Science majors must take at least one of the following lifestyle activity courses: KINS130, KINS191. E Exercise Science majors must take at least one of the following survival activity courses: KINS106, KINS129, KINS133, and KINS190. F Exercise Science majors must take at least one of the following aquatics activity courses: KINS150, KINS155, and KINS156. G Students must take at least one of the following arts courses: VAFA191, VAFA192, VAFA193, VAFA194, VAPH196, COMT101, MUSC101, MUSC106. H HLTH120N sections are taught by a registered dietitians as required by the PA State Board of Nursing. 1 Satisfies Arts/Humanities 2 Satisfies Critical Thinking 3 Satisfies Cultural Competency 4 Satisfies Information Literacy 5 Satisfies Oral Communication 6 Satisfies Quantitative Literacy 7 Satisfies Scientific Literacy 8 Satisfies Social Sciences 9 Satisfies Technological Competence 10 Satisfies Writing