Program: Exercise Science - Fitness/Wellness Focus, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan) - North Iowa Area Community College

May 28, 2025

NIACC Catalog 2018-2019

First Year

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) *
PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

BIO - 151 Nutrition (3 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Electives (6 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Electives (6 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Suggested Electives

PEA - 146 Physical Fitness I (1 s.h.)
PEA - 187 Weight Training I (1 s.h.)
PEC - 161 Sports Officiating (3 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 140 First Aid (1 s.h.)
PEH - 161 Introduction to Physical Education (2 s.h.)
PEH - 191 Sports Nutrition (3 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 908A-C Cooperative Education Internship (1-3 s.h.)
PET - 110 Introduction to Athletic Training (2 s.h.)
PET - 135 Personal Trainer (3 s.h.)

Classes for Coaching Endorsement

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.)
PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)

Note:

*Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in this course class. See NIACC catalog for course placement information. MAT - 121 College Algebra or higher is needed at Iowa State University.

Please check with transfer institution for their specific requirements and check with a NIACC counselor/advisor for further transfer planning.

Check with transfer institution for Foreign Language and Diversity requirements.
Admission requirements vary from institution to institution. Selective admission may be implemented. Contact the transfer institution for assistance.
Suggested schedule dependent on entry level of student.