Exercise Science, Associate in Science

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 63 credits is required for graduation in the Exercise Science Transfer Concentration.

A minimum of 62 credits is required for graduation in the Health Fitness Instructor Concentration.

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. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses.  Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.

Requirements

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

PED167Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science

3

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Humanities Elective: Exercise Transfer students must take a course that meets Information Literacy Intensive
History/Government ElectiveMust meet Global Awareness Intensive
Literature Elective: Exercise Transfer students must take a course that meets Public Presentation Intensive

Courses with Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG103

Choose one of the concentrations below

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Exercise Science Transfer Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PHS111College Physics I

4

PHS112College Physics II

4

Course with Prerequisites: BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122PHS111, PHS112

Courses with Corequisites: CHM121

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

Health Fitness Instructor Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO115Physiological Chemistry

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

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

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Elective Advice:
Free Elective: See an Advisor

Course with Prerequisites:  BIO121, PED135, PED201, PED212

Courses with Corequisites: PED200, PED201, PED212

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

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Exercise Science Transfer Concentration

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

MAT125Statistics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PED167Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
CHM122General Chemistry II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

MAT115Applied Mathematics

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

PHS111College Physics I

4

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO122Anatomy & Physiology II

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

PHS112College Physics II

4

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway Exercise Science Health Fitness Instructor

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)

Year 1 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(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

PED167Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science

3

Year 1 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO115Physiological Chemistry

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG102English Composition II

3

PED135Resistance Training Principles & Techniques

2

PSY101Introduction to Psychology

3

SOC101Introduction to Sociology

3

Year 2 Fall

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
BIO121Anatomy & Physiology I

4

Quantitative Reason Intensive

Science Technology Intensive

ENG103Technical Writing

3

Written Communication Intensive

PED168Leading Fitness Activities

3

Public Presentation Intensive

PED200Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology

3

Humanities ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Year 2 Spring

CourseTitleCreditsCore Academic Skill(s)
PED201Strength & Conditioning

3

Information Literacy Intensive

PED212Exercise for Special Populations

3

Free ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

History/Government ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Literature ElectiveSee Elective Advice

3

Total Credit Hours: 62-63