Program: Exercise Science and Kinesiology - Year Two Pathway - North Iowa Area Community College

Apr 22, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2024-2025

After completing the STEM - Year One Pathway , students who complete the Exercise and Kinesiology - Year Two Pathway will meet the requirements to earn an Associate in Arts degree and will be prepared to transfer to a four year institution to explore further education.

Year Two

Third Term

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.) ^#
or PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.) ^^
PEH - 155 Exercise Psychology (3 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.) ^
or Area elective (3 s.h.) ^^# - see recommendations below
General Education elective (3 s.h.)
or Area elective (3 s.h.) - see recommendations below
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15-16 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.) ^#
or Area elective (4 s.h.) - see recommendations below
PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Suggested Second Year Courses

Area Elective Options

PEA - 146 Physical Fitness I (1 s.h.)
PEA - 187 Weight Training I (1 s.h.)
PEA - 190 Yoga/Stretching I (1 s.h.)
PEC - 110 Coaching Ethics, Techniques and Theory (1 s.h.)
PEC - 115 Athletic Development and Human Growth (1 s.h.)
PEC - 122 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching (1 s.h.)
PEH - 104 Essentials of Health and Exercise Sciences (1 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 191 Sports Nutrition (3 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)
PET - 135 Personal Trainer (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in any math class.

#Recommended for students transferring to University of Iowa

^Recommended for students transferring to Iowa State University.

^^Recommended for students transferring to University of Northern Iowa.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements or check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning. Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.