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9/17/2024 4:39:42 PM

Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Associate in Science

Pathway:

Health, Sport and Exercise Science

Degree Type:

Associate in Science

Curriculum Code:

HSE.PED.AS (U230A36)

Total Program Credits: 60-61

(formerly Physical Education)

Triton’s Health, Sport and Exercise Science department offers a program that is as diverse as Triton’s student body. If you want to major in Physical Education, Health or Exercise Science, want to be involved in sports or are simply interested in keeping fit, you can choose from a variety of transferable credit courses/concentrations.

Stackable Certificate:

Integrative Wellness CertificatePersonal Trainer CertificateSports Conditioning CertificateSport Management Certificate

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Health, Sport and Exercise Science) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:

  1. Describe the dimensions of health that impact personal wellness.
  2. Identify leadership and professional skills within the field of health, sport, and exercise science.
  3. Prepare nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle behavioral plans to safely lose, gain, and maintain normal body composition.
  4. Differentiate the various professions to knowledgeably enter the field of health, sport, and exercise science.
  5. Describe the impact of physical activity and nutrition on the human body.

(Reviewed Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 101 Human Biology

Life Science Gen-ed

4

HTH 104 Science of Personal Health

Core Course

3

MAT 170 # Elementary Statistics

Mathematics Gen-ed

4

PSY 100 Introduction to Psychology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

HTH 104may be used to fulfill a Program Elective.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
CHM 140 # General Chemistry I

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

OR
PHY 101 # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound)

Physical Science Gen-ed

5

 
RHT 102 # English Rhetoric and Composition II

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Fine Arts

Fine Arts Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Mathematics

Mathematics Gen-ed

3-5

Total Semester Credits:14-15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 240 # Human Anatomy & Physiology I

Core Course

4

SOC 100 Introduction to Sociology

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.

Note: BIS 240◊ and PED 153may be used as Program Electives.

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
BIS 150 # Principles of Biology I

Life Science Gen-ed

4

HTH 120 Nutrition Science

Core Course

3

HTH 281 First Aid CPR AED

Core Course

1

Take Credits Program Electives

Program Elective

5

Total Semester Credits:13
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Note: HTH 120 ◊ and HTH 281 may be used as Program Electives.

GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.

Program Electives (5):

CourseCategoryCredits
Additional electives chosen from PED and HTH

Program Elective

5

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

Optional Third Year for 3 Plus 1 Transfer Option with Concordia University

Program Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Sport and Recreation Specialty), the graduate will be able to:

  1. Explain business and management strategies in varied fields of health, sport, and exercise science.

(Reviewed: Fall 2023)

Placement Measures

Sport and Recreation Specialty

Curriculum Code: (HSE.SPR.AS)

Semester Five: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
BUS 150 Principles of Management

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits

Program Elective

8

Notes: GECC Credential has been achieved.

BUS 150 may be used as a Program Elective.

Semester Six: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 101 Financial Accounting

Core Course

4

OR
ECO 102 Macroeconomics

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

 
BUS 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management

Core Course

3

Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits

Program Elective

8

BUS 200◊ and ECO 102 may be used as Program Electives.

Consult with an Advisor and Intended Transfer Institution for Elective Selection.

Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation Electives:

CourseCategoryCredits
PED 106 Total Fitness

Core Course

1

PED 168 Theory and Practice of Weight Training

Core Course

3

PED 194 Principles of Coaching

Core Course

3

PED 195 Introduction to Sport Management

Core Course

3

PED 196 Sport and Exercise Psychology

Core Course

3

PED 197 Sociology of Sport

Core Course

3

PED 201 Sports Officiating

Core Course

2

PED 275 Facilities Management

Core Course

3

OR
BUS electives selected with advisor

General Elective

3

(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)

See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2024-2025/triton-college-catalog/arts-and-sciences-programs/associate-in-science/associate-in-science-degree-requirements/

See PED course descriptions. See HTH course descriptions.

Chairperson: Dr. Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087; email: juliannemurphy@triton.edu

 KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
Elective (general) Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)