Exercise Science, Associate of Science
Presentation College offers an Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science. The program is designed to ensure that students have the disciplinary knowledge and professional skills necessary for the development of strategies and programs that promote healthy lifestyles. The Exercise Science program (EXSC) is dedicated to preparing leaders in exercise science at the undergraduate level. It is the mission of the EXSC program to promote and educate our students and the public in the science and benefits of fitness, health, human movement, and lifetime activities.
The program prepares students to take various certification examinations, allowing students to work in both professional health and fitness settings. In addition, the program prepares students for transfer into various four-year degree programs.
Graduation
The Associate of Science degree in Exercise Science is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 62-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Exercise Science AS - Degree Requirements
62 credits
Exercise Science Requirements (38 cr)
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BI 293
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lecture
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3
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BL 291
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lab
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1
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EXSC 110
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Weight Training
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2
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EXSC 112
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First Aid and Emergency Cardiac Care
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2
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EXSC 121
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Introduction to Exercise Science
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1
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EXSC 213
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Introduction to Fitness
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3
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EXSC 242
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Fitness Activities
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2
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EXSC 312
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Health Promotion Programming
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2
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EXSC 322
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Fitness and Facility Management
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2
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EXSC 343
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Fitness Measurements and Prescriptions
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3
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EXSC 373
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Exercise Physiology
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3
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EXSC 393
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Kinesiology
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3
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EXSC 493
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Internship
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2
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NUTR 303
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Human Nutrition
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3
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PS 133
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General Psychology
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3
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PS 153
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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General Education Requirements (24–27 cr):
Foundational Series—13–16 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (4–7 cr)
- BI 213 + BL 211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I—Lecture + Lab (4 cr)
- Minimum competency on ACT/SAT for placement into MA 153 or MA 243 OR completion of intermediate algebra course (if course necessary, 3 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—3 credits
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement—lower-level (3 cr)
Lantern Series—8 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)