Exercise Science, Associate in Science

Courses and Requirements

Click here to go to the Mass Transfer webpageThe associate in science in Exercise Science provides two concentrations from which to choose. The curriculum in the exercise science transfer concentration provides a well-rounded educational foundation that maximizes transfer opportunities to baccalaureate level programs in exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic training and pre-physical therapy. The health fitness instructor concentration prepares students to seek employment in the health & fitness field. Students gain knowledge and skills in fitness assessment, fitness and nutrition program development and advanced training methods. Students will be prepared to take the National Strength & Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer exam on completion of the program. 

A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for graduation.

Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Requirements

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

Science Technology Intensive

BIO104Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

ENG102English Composition II

3

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PED161Introduction to Exercise Science

2

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Courses with Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG103

Electives

Fine and Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy/Religion Elective Exercise Science Transfer Concentration students must take a course that meets Information Literacy Core Academic Skill  3
History & Government Elective All students must take a course that meets the Global Awareness Core Academic Skill  3
Literature Elective Exercise Science Transfer concentration students must take a course that meets the Public Presentation Core Academic Skill  3
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Choose one of the concentrations below

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Exercise Science Transfer Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

MAT115Applied Mathematics

4

PHS111College Physics I

4

PHS112College Physics II

4

Course with Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112

Milestone Courses: BIO103, BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112

Health Fitness Instructor Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
PED135Resistance Training Principles & Techniques

2

PED147Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription

2

PED168Leading Fitness Activities

3

Public Presentation Intensive

PED200Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology

3

PED201Strength & Conditioning

3

Information Literacy Intensive

PED212Exercise for Special Populations

3

Select 4 credits from the following options:
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Course with Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIO122, PED135, PED200, PED201, PED212

Milestone Courses: BIO103, PED135, PED147, PED168, PED200, PED201

Electives
Free Electives 6-8 
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Program Notes

Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Health Fitness Instructor

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

Science Technology Intensive

BIO104Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PED147Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription

2

PED161Introduction to Exercise Science

2

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG102English Composition II

3

Free Elective

3-4

PED135Resistance Training Principles & Techniques

2

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

PED168Leading Fitness Activities

3

Public Presentation Intensive

PED200Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology

3

 

BIO101Human Biology

3

Science Technology Intensive

and

BIO102Human Biology Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

OR

BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Free Elective

3-4

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

PED201Strength & Conditioning

3

Information Literacy Intensive

PED212Exercise for Special Populations

3

Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Transfer Concentration

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)

Year 1

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO103Human Nutrition & Health

3

Science Technology Intensive

BIO104Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory

1

Science Technology Intensive

CHM121General Chemistry I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG101English Composition I

3

MAT115Applied Mathematics

4

PED161Introduction to Exercise Science

2

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Year 2

Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
Fall
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

PHS111College Physics I

4

Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective

3

Spring
Course NumberTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s) Intensive Designation(s)
BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

HIS/GOV/GEOHistory and Government Elective

3

LITLiterature Elective

3

PHS112College Physics II

4