Exercise Science - Human Physiology Focus, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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First Year

First Term

BIO - 202 Biology I (4 s.h.)
CHM - 151 College Chemistry I (4 s.h.) *
or CHM - 166 General Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) **
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 15-16 s.h.

Second Term

CHM - 152 College Chemistry II (4 s.h.)
or CHM - 176 General Chemistry II (5 s.h.)
ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)

Total: 13-14 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.)
SOC - 110 Introduction to Sociology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.)
PHY - 172 College Physics II (4 s.h.) ***
Humanities electives (6 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Suggested Electives

Courses required at some transfer institutions:

BIO - 151 Nutrition (3 s.h.)
BIO - 152 Health and Nutrition (3 s.h.)
BIO - 186 Microbiology (4 s.h.)
CHM - 263 Organic Chemistry I (5 s.h.)
CHM - 273 Organic Chemistry II (5 s.h.)
MAT - 121 College Algebra (4 s.h.)
PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)

Note:

*Chemistry and math levels required varies by transfer institution. Please check with your transfer institution for specific requirements.

**Appropriate math level needed before enrolling in this course class. See NIACC catalog for course placement information

***More natural sciences are listed beyond what is required for an AA Degree. Check with transfer institution to determine if an AS degree is appropriate for transfer.

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

Check the course requirements for admission to your graduate program. Course requirements for Exercise Science may vary greatly depending on Exercise Science Track and transfer institution you’ve chosen.
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.