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The Exercise Science program of study prepares students to transfer to a four-year institution for further education in pre-health professional degrees (pre-physical therapy, athletic training, or pre-physician assistant), corporate wellness, personal trainer, cardiac rehabilitation, and human performance. Students gain a solid foundation of human biology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, and exercise programming. Graduates of this program are awarded an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree.
Job Outlook
This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
+10.4% projected change in job outlook from 2023-2033 from the National Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Wages
- This program is designed for students intending to transfer to a four-year institution upon completion.
Entry: $20.45
Average: $24.69
Experienced: $26.82
First Semester | ||||
| PEH 142 - First Aid | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 105 - Composition I | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PEH 102 - Health | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 111 - Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MAT 157 - Statistics 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Second Semester | ||||
| BIO 151 - Nutrition 1 | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 157 - Human Biology 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| ENG 106 - Composition II | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PSY 210 - Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| MGT 195 - Workplace Empowerment | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Third Semester | ||||
| PEH 170 - Principles of Weight Training | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PEC 230 - Introduction to Sports Medicine | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 112 - Public Speaking | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 13.0 Credits | ||||
Fourth Semester | ||||
| PET 230 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| BIO 173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 4.0 Credit(s) | |||
| HSC 272 - Certified Personal Trainer | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| SPC 120 - Intercultural Communications | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
| PHI 105 - Introduction to Ethics | 3.0 Credit(s) | |||
Semester Total: 16.0 Credits | ||||
Total Semester Hours Required: 61.0 | ||||
Notes:1 Required courses for the program | ||||
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Program Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the program students will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of human anatomy and how the body moves, based on the knowledge of muscles, bones, and tissues.
- Recognize harmful health practices and intervene to effect attitudinal behaviors.
- Demonstrate skills necessary to assess a possible injury in an emergency situation.
- Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of weight training and physical fitness activities.
- Design an exercise and/or weight training program for an individual’s specific situations and goals.
Program Disclaimers
- Because career opportunities associated with this degree are so varied, salaries vary considerably as well. To explore careers and gather specific salary information, we encourage you to visit the following website: IHaveaPlanIowa
- Wage data was obtained from OEWS (occupational employment and wage statistics) through Iowa Workforce Development.