Passionate about human performance, fitness and wellness? Our Exercise Science and Wellness A.S. program helps turn your passions into careers in the exercise science field including but not limited to exercise science, exercise physiology, kinesiology, pre-physical therapy, pre-occupational therapy, physical education, pre-athletic training, strength and conditioning, health, nutrition, and sport, fitness and recreational management.
Program outcomes
- Demonstrate proficiency in communicating health and wellness concepts;
- Apply knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, kinesiology, and exercise science to the field of health and wellness;
- Design and conduct a research study within Exercise Science and Wellness;
- Prepare a plan for continuing education within Exercise Science and Wellness.
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Program Curriculum
General Education Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition II,W | 3 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition III,W | 3 |
| MAT 106, MAT 130, or MAT 131 | Mathematics Applications, Probability and Statistics or Introduction to StatisticsQ | 3 - 4 |
| BIO 121, BIO 151, CHE 121, CHE 151, PHY 115, or PHY 151 | General Biology I, Principles of Biology I, General Chemistry - Inorganic, Principles of Chemistry I, Technical Physics, or Principles of Physics I1S | 4 |
| Elective1 | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| PSY 101, PSY 136, PSY 137, PSY 206, PSY 210, or PSY 215 | Introduction to Psychology, Personality, Introduction to Organizational Psychology, Human Development/LifeSpan, Educational Psychology, or Abnormal Psychology1 | 3 |
| CMS 110, CMS 120 or THA 105 | Speech Communication, Public Speaking or Introduction to Acting I1O | 3 |
Major Requirements
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 129 or BIO 132 | Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology (Grade of "C" or better) or Human Anatomy and Physiology II1 | 4 |
| ESW 102 | Introduction to Exercise Science, Wellness and Sport Studies | 3 |
| ESW 206 | Basic NutritionE,T | 3 |
| ESW 222 | Applied Kinesiology (offered fall only) | 3 |
| ESW 224 | Exercise Physiology (offered fall only) | 4 |
| ESW 228 | Research Methods in Exercise Science and WellnessE,I,T | 3 |
| ESW 245 | Safety and First AidE | 3 |
| ESW Elective | ESW Elective1 | 2 - 3 |
Electives
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Elective 1&2 | 12-15 |
Full-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| MAT-106A, MAT 130, or MAT 131 | Math Applications, Probability and Statistics or Introduction to Statistics | 3-4 |
| CHE 121, CHE 151, BIO 121, BIO 151, PHY 115 or PHY 151 | General Chemistry-Inorganic, Principles of Chemistry I, General Biology I, Principles of Biology I, Technical Physics or Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| Elective | Open Elective2 | 3-4 |
| ESW 102 | Introduction to Exercise Science, Wellness, and Sports Studies | 3 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 129 or BIO 132 | Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology (C or better) (Spring) or Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Elective1 | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| ESW 206 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESW Elective | ESW Elective1 | 2-3 |
| ESW 222 | Applied Kinesiology (Fall only) | 3 |
| ESW 224 | Exercise Physiology (Fall only) | 3 |
| CMS 110, CMS 120 or THA 105 | Speech Communication, Public Speaking or Introduction to Acting1 | 3 |
| PSY 215, PSY 210, PSY 206, PSY 137, PSY 136 or PSY 101 | Abnormal Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Development Lifespan, Intro. to Organizational Psychology, Personality or Intro. to Psychology1 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Open Elective1 | 3-4 |
| Elective | Open Elective1 | 3-4 |
| Elective | Open Elective1 | 3 |
| ESW 245 | Safety and First Aid | 3 |
| ESW 228 | Research Methods in Exercise Science and Wellness | 3 |
Part-time sample course schedule
Semester 1
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ESW 102 | Introduction to Exercise Science, Wellness and Sport Studies | 3 |
| MAT-106A, MAT 130, or MAT 131 | Mathematics Applications, Probability and Statistics, or Introduction to Statistics | 3-4 |
Semester 2
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Elective | Cultural Awareness and Diversity | 3 |
| CHE 121, CHE 151, BIO 121, BIO 151, PHY 115 or PHY 151 | General Chemistry-Inorganic, Principles of Chemistry I, General Biology I, Principles of Biology I, Technical Physics or Principles of Physics I | 4 |
Semester 3
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESW 206 | Basic Nutrition | 3 |
| Elective | Aesthetic Sensibility | 3 |
| Elective | Elective1 | 3-4 |
| PSY 215, PSY 210, PSY 206, PSY 137, PSY 136 or PSY 101 | Abnormal Psychology, Educational Psychology, Human Development Lifespan, Intro. to Organizational Psychology, Personality or Intro. to Psychology1 | 3 |
Semester 4
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 129 or BIO 132 | Functional Human Anatomy and Physiology (C or better) (Spring) or Human Anatomy and Physiology II2 | 4 |
| ESW Elective | ESW Elective1 | 2-3 |
| CMS 110, CMS 115, CMS 120 or THA 105 | Speech Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Public Speaking or Introduction to Acting I | 3 |
Semester 5
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ESW 222 | Applied Kinesiology (offered fall only) | 3 |
| ESW 224 | Exercise Physiology with Lab (offered fall only) | 4 |
| ESW 245 | Safety and First Aid | 3 |
Semester 6
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Elective1 | 3-4 |
| Elective | Elective1 | 3-4 |
| Elective | Elective1 | 3-4 |
| ESW 228 | Research Methods in Exercise Science and Wellness | 3 |
1 Please check with the potential transfer schools, program faculty, or advisor to select the appropriate classes.
2 Students taking the Anatomy and Physiology sequence should take BIO-131 Anatomy and Physiology I to fulfill an open elective.
Top Transfer Schools
- West Chester University
- Pennsylvania State University
- Temple University
