Courses and Requirements
The 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 with the Health Fitness Instructor Concentration.
A minimum of 62 credit hours is required for graduation with the Exercise Science Transfer Concentration.
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.
Electives
| Fine and Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy/Religion Elective |
Exercise Science Transfer Concentration students are recommended to take a course that meets Information Literacy Core Academic Skill |
3 |
| History & Government Elective |
Students are recommended to take a course that meets the Global Awareness Core Academic Skill |
3 |
| Literature Elective |
Students are recommended to take a course that meets the Public Presentation Core Academic Skill |
3 |
Requirements
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED161 | Introduction to Movement Science | 2 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Choose one of the concentrations below
Exercise Science Transfer Concentration
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT130 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
Health-Fitness-Instructor-Concentration
| PED135 | Resistance Training Principles & Techniques | 2 | |
| PED147 | Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription | 2 | |
| PED168 | Leading Fitness Activities | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| PED200 | Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology | 3 | |
| PED201 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| PED212 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
| 2 Free Electives | 6 | |
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| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| and | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Health Fitness Instructor
Year 1
Fall
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED147 | Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription | 2 | |
| PED161 | Introduction to Movement Science | 2 | |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PED135 | Resistance Training Principles & Techniques | 2 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3-4 | |
Year 2
Fall
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| PED168 | Leading Fitness Activities | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| PED200 | Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology | 3 | |
| | | |
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| and | | |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| OR | | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| Free Elective | 3-4 | |
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PED201 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| PED212 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Transfer Concentration
Year 1
Fall
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED161 | Introduction to Movement Science | 2 | |
Spring
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| MAT130 | College Algebra & Trigonometry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Year 2
Fall
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
Spring
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |