Exercise Science - University of Iowa/Iowa State University, 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 Kinesiology/Exercise Science with a science background.

First Year

First Term

BIO - 102 Introductory Biology (3 s.h.) ^
BIO - 103 Introductory Biology Lab (1 s.h.) ^
ENG - 105 Composition I (3 s.h.)
PEH - 111 Personal Wellness (3 s.h.)
PEH - 161 Introduction to Physical Education (2 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 - 134 Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry (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.)
or PET - 135 Personal Trainer (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 14 s.h.

Second Year

Third Term

BIO - 206 Anatomy and Physiology I (4 s.h.)
PHY - 162 College Physics I (4 s.h.) ^^
SPC - 112 Public Speaking (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)
Social Sciences elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 17 s.h.

Fourth Term

BIO - 151 Nutrition (3 s.h.)
BIO - 207 Anatomy and Physiology II (4 s.h.)
MAT - 156 Introduction to Statistics (3 s.h.)
PSY - 111 Introduction to Psychology (3 s.h.)
Humanities elective (3 s.h.)

Total: 16 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. See NIACC catalog for course placement information

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 the Exercise Science track and the chosen transfer institution.
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.