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Exercise Science / Kinesiology

The Exercise Science/Kinesiology program will prepare students for a broad range of health and fitness careers. Following this program will allow graduation with an Associate of Arts degree or will allow transfer to a university.
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ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

FIRST YEAR:
First Semester
  • English Composition I ENG 1113
    ENG 1113 - English Composition I (Prerequisite: ENG 0124 or ENG 1033 with C or appropriate placement score). This course prepares the student to think critically and compose texts for academic and professional rhetorical situations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • College Algebra MAT 1313
    MAT 1313 – College Algebra (Prerequisite: MAT 1233 with a C or appropriate placement score for MAT 1313). This course includes the following topics with applications: inequalities; functions; linear and quadratic equations, and their graphs; rational, radical, and higher-order equations; polynomial and rational functions; logarithmic and exponential functions; systems of equations. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • Personal & Community Health HPR 1213
    HPR 1213 - Personal and Community Health. This course covers the application of principles and practices of healthful living to the individual and community; major health problems and the mutual responsibilities of home, school, and health agencies. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
    PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Psychology PSY 1513
    PSY 1513 - General Psychology. An introduction to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. This includes history and theories of psychology, research methods, biological bases of behavior, the principles of learning, personality and abnormal behaviors. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • English Composition II ENG 1123
    ENG 1123 – English Composition II (Prerequisite: ENG 1113). This course is a continuation of English Composition I with emphasis on research, argumentation, and composition. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • General Chemistry I CHE 1214
    CHE 1214 – General Chemistry I (Co-requisite: MAT 1313 or appropriate placement in a higher level math course). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application. Chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Public Speaking I SPT/COM 1113
  • *General Biology II BIO 1144
Total 14 Hours
SECOND YEAR:
First Semester
  • Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 2514
    BIO 2514 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Prerequisite: ACT Composite of 18 or BIO 1134). A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Introduction to Sociology SOC 2113
    SOC 2113 - Introduction to Sociology. This course introduces the scientific study of human society and social interaction and examines social forces on individuals and groups. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • First Aid & CPR HPR 2213
    HPR 2213 - First Aid and CPR. This course covers instruction and practice in methods prescribed in the American Red Cross or American Heart Association standard and advanced courses. A non-refundable fee to cover the cost of the Certification Card is charged for this class. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • *History Elective (3)
  • *Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
Second Semester
  • Anatomy & Physiology II BIO 2524
    BIO 2524 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Prerequisite: BIO 2514). A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic and immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.
  • Statistics MAT 2323
    MAT 2323 – Statistics (Prerequisite: MAT 1313 or appropriate placement score of MAT 1613). This course is an introduction to statistical methods of describing, summarizing, comparing, and interpreting data to include probability distributions, sampling, estimation, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.
  • **Fine Arts Elective (3)
  • *History Elective (3)
  • *Literature Elective (3)
Total 16 Hours
*Consult with your chosen transfer university/college to determine changes to this curriculum.

**ART 1113 Art Appreciation, MUS 1113 Music Appreciation, or SPT 2233 Theatre Appreciation
Enrollment in a minimum of 15 hours each semester is recommended for eligibility for state aid, institutional scholarships, and the tuition break.

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