Exercise Science Curriculum - Âé¶¹APP

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Exercise Science Curriculum

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE (0001) – HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION PRE-MAJOR

Are you planning to earn an Associate in Arts degree and then transfer to a four-year college or university to major in Health/Physical Education? We strongly encourage you to consult with a SWIC Advisor prior to enrolling each semester.  We also advise you to familiarize yourself with the specific requirements of the four-year institution where you plan to transfer.

Fulfill the General Education and other institutional requirements for the Associate in Arts degree listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog. General Education course preferences may vary by transfer institution.

Recommended Courses

Course Number Course Description Credits

Total Credits

17
HES 151 Personal Health and Wellness 2
COMM 151 Fundamentals of Public Speaking 3
PSYC 151 General Psychology 3

CHEM 101

    OR CHEM 105

Introductory Chemistry

    OR General Chemistry I

5

BIOL 100 

    OR BIOL 101

General Biology: Ecology, Evolution & Genetics

    OR Principles of Biology I

4

Most four-year colleges and universities will accept the following classes as Health/Physical Education major credit:

Course Number Course Description Credits
HES 170 Introduction to Exercise Science 3
HES 155 Physical Fitness and Wellness 2
HES 130 Physical Fitness I 1
HES 152 First Aid-Medical Self Help 2
HES 158 Consumer Health 3

Optional Courses

Course Number Course Description Credits
BIOL 157 Human Anatomy & Physiology I 4
HES 154 Nutrition, Exercise, and Weight Management 2
ED 252 Educational Psychology 3
ED 255 American Public Education 3
PSYC 270 Health Psychology 3

*The optional courses listed above may be applicable toward a baccalaureate Health/Physical Education major. Please keep in mind that most transfer institutions limit the number of credit hours taken within a student’s major field of study at the community college level. To ensure the acceptance of such courses toward your intended major, check with the four-year institution where you are transferring or a SWIC Academic Advisor regarding their applicability.

Fulfill all other Associate in Arts degree requirements listed in the printed or Online Âé¶¹APP Catalog.

Apply for graduation by the date published in the Âé¶¹APP Calendar.

Earn at least 64 transferable credits with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 to graduate from SWIC. Many transfer institutions require a higher GPA for admission to the institution and/or specific majors.Note: Enrollment in many transfer classes is based on your score on the assessment placement test and/or your fulfillment of course prerequisites.

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