Exercise Science - University of Northern Iowa, Sample Schedule (2-Year Plan)

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Advising notes for students interested in transferring to a four year institution and pursuing a degree in Movement & Exercise Science with a hands-on application background.

First Year

First Term

ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 161 Introduction to Physical Education (2 s.h.)
PHY - 106 Survey of Physics (4 s.h.)
PSY - 121 Developmental Psychology (3 s.h.)
SDV - 199 College Essentials (1 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Second Term

ENG - 106 Composition II (3 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.) *
PEC - 127 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (2 s.h.)
PEH - 261 Physical Activity for Health and Fitness (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Physical Activity elective (1 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

HIS - 260 Latin American History and Culture (3 s.h.)
PEH - 144 Human Movement Science (3 s.h.)
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
General Education elective (4 s.h.)
Elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 151 Nutrition (3 s.h.)
PET - 135 Personal Trainer (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 15 s.h.

Physical Activity Electives

Note:

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

Course requirements for Exercise Science may vary greatly depending on the chosen Exercise Science track and the chosen transfer institution.

Courses required at Iowa State University: BIO - 186 Microbiology , MAT - 121 College Algebra , and PHY - 106 Survey of Physics .
Courses required at University of Iowa: BIO - 202 Biology I , and CHM - 132 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry or CHM - 152 College Chemistry II or CHM - 176 General Chemistry II .

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.