EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
EXERCISE SCIENCE AND WELLNESS (ESW) (HEGIS 5299.30)
This program of study is designed primarily for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Physical Education for teaching, Athletic Training, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Health and Wellness, Physical Therapy or Nutritional Science. The program combines a broad foundation in the liberal arts and sciences with technical courses in the emerging and expanding field of exercise science. Graduates of the program will be encouraged to sit for the certification examination for Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer given by the American Council on Exercise thus providing a beginning credential for those who choose to seek employment as Fitness Instructors or Personal Trainers at local health clubs and fitness centers.
The Associate of Science (A.S.) degree is awarded upon completion of the requirements for this program.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will:
• Be prepared
to transfer to 4-year colleges and universities in a variety of majors such as:
Physical Educator Teaching, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Nutritional
Science, Athletic Training, and Physical
Therapy.
• Be prepared to enter
the work force immediately after graduation for positions such as Personal
Trainers and various types of Fitness
Instructors.
• Be prepared to
successfully complete various certification examinations for Fitness Instructors
or Personal Trainers.
Courses should be selected in consultation with an advisor.
FIRST SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition | 3 |
| BHS 103 | Social Problems in Today's World | 3 |
| BIO 101 | General Biology I | 4 |
| HED 134 | First Aid, Safety, and CPR | 3 |
| WFE 101 | Lifetime Wellness and Fitness | 3 |
| ESW 100 | Exercise Science and Wellness Seminar | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
SECOND SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | Composition II | 3 |
| BIO 102 | General Biology II | 4 |
| HED 201 | Stress Management | 3 |
| ESW 101 | Intro to Exercise Science | 2 |
| PSY 111 | Psychological Principles I | 3 |
| PED | Physical Education (b) | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
16 |
THIRD SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 209 | Mammalian Anatomy | 4 |
| MAT 118 | Elementary Statistics (a) | 3 |
| BIO 122 | Nutrition | 3 |
| PED | Physical Education (b) | 1 |
| General Education Elective (c) | 3 | |
| ESW 201 | Exercise Testing | 3 |
|
TOTAL |
17 |
FOURTH SEMESTER
| Course No. | Descriptive Title | Cr.Hrs. |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 210 | Mammalian Physiology | 4 |
| HIS 121, HIS 104, or HIS 108 | 3 | |
| SPE 101 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| EWS 202 | Exercise Prescription | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3-4 | |
| PED | Physical Education (b) | 1 |
|
TOTAL |
17-18 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 67
a. MAT 110 or higher, MAT 118 recommended. Students must meet Math course
prerequisites.
b. Students may choose from any 1 credit Physical Education
Class.
c. General Education Elective: Courses applicable to this program are
listed in Appendices D, E, F, H and I. Students may select a
course from
Appendix D only if HIS 104 or HIS 121 have not been previously taken. Students
may select a course from Appendix F only if HIS 108 has not been
taken.
