Field of Interest
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Exercise Science provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Sport Science, Healthy Lifestyles Coaching, or Fitness and Wellness. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as a fitness specialist or director, strength and conditioning specialist, healthy lifestyles coach, or an exercise physiologist. With a graduate degree, students may pursue careers in a number of fields, including but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, medicine, and physician assistant. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Personal Trainer and Personal Trainer Advanced as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance are also available.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Health Sciences
- Type
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Exercise Science (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8121
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2025-2026
- Effective Term
- Fall 2025
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
This emphasis is intended to align with the degree requirements for the following transfer partners:
ASU (College of Health Solutions), Health Sciences (Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science), BS
ASU (College of Health Solutions), Sports Science and Performance Programming, BS
ASU (College of Health Solutions), Clinical Exercise Science, BS
ASU (College of Health Solutions), Kinesiology, BS
NAU, Exercise Physiology, BS
NAU, Fitness and Wellness, BS
Refer to the MCCCD University Transfer Partner website for more information: ASU , NAU .
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Examine human movement using a fundamental understanding of human anatomy and physiology and the relevant scientific concepts of biology, the physical sciences, and psychology.
- Integrate knowledge of the human body and psychological concepts to promote health and well-being in self and others.
- Locate and critically evaluate relevant scholarly literature.
- Use relevant scholarly literature, quantitative and qualitative reasoning, and statistical analysis to inform decision making and solve problems.
- Interpret foundational assessments of health and human movement.
- Design basic movement programs.
- Effectively communicate with diverse audiences and within varied contexts.
- Collaborate with diverse individuals to achieve common goals.
- Integrate social and ethical responsibility in decision making and actions.
- Demonstrate dependability, adaptability, and persistence to set and achieve goals.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to
employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related
occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for
this degree. Education requirements vary for the
occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some
of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program
director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding
education level, wages, and employment information.
Evaluate and treat musculoskeletal injuries or illnesses. Provide preventive, therapeutic, emergency, and rehabilitative care.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.58
Annual Median Wage
$63,622
Number of People Employed
654
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 16.5 %
Promote health within a community by assisting individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. Serve as an advocate for the health needs of individuals by assisting community residents in effectively communicating with healthcare providers or social service agencies. Act as liaison or advocate and implement programs that promote, maintain, and improve individual and overall community health. May deliver health-related preventive services such as blood pressure, glaucoma, and hearing screenings. May collect data to help identify community health needs.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.64
Annual Median Wage
$49,190
Number of People Employed
787
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 21.6 %
Assess, plan, or implement fitness programs that include exercise or physical activities such as those designed to improve cardiorespiratory function, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, or flexibility.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$28.24
Annual Median Wage
$58,741
Number of People Employed
176
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 18.8 %
Instruct or coach groups or individuals in exercise activities for the primary purpose of personal fitness. Demonstrate techniques and form, observe participants, and explain to them corrective measures necessary to improve their skills. Develop and implement individualized approaches to exercise.
Typical Education Level
a certificate
Hourly Median Wage
$24.44
Annual Median Wage
$50,853
Annual Job Openings
1,257
Number of People Employed
5,645
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 16.2 %
Provide and manage health education programs that help individuals, families, and their communities maximize and maintain healthy lifestyles. Use data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. May link health systems, health providers, insurers, and patients to address individual and population health needs. May serve as resource to assist individuals, other health professionals, or the community, and may administer fiscal resources for health education programs.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$35.55
Annual Median Wage
$73,950
Number of People Employed
819
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 14.9 %
Assess, plan, and organize rehabilitative programs that help build or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence, to persons with disabilities or developmental delays. Use therapeutic techniques, adapt the individual's environment, teach skills, and modify specific tasks that present barriers to the individual.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$45.77
Annual Median Wage
$95,206
Number of People Employed
2,113
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 14.5 %
Assess, plan, organize, and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$46.53
Annual Median Wage
$96,796
Number of People Employed
3,489
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 16.2 %
Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$61.70
Annual Median Wage
$128,348
Number of People Employed
2,901
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase
by 25.7 %
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data,
reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s
proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers
including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map.
These options vary depending on the locations, partners, and available tracks of the award.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework
may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of
courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below.
The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
Note: You will have to select one of the options below to view available
course sequences.
The list of courses below has been updated
To view course sequences, select one of the
pathway map options above.
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below,
students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise
met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
-
Students are strongly encouraged to visit
with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all
graduation requirements.
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A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Term 1
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
| EXS101 |
Introduction to Exercise Science |
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3 |
| MA |
Mathematics |
|
MAT187 or MAT188 recommended for Kinesiology students.
|
MA |
3–9 |
| HES100 |
Healthful Living |
|
|
SB |
3 |
ENG101 or
ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Writing placement or (C/ better in ESL097 or WAC101) or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C/better in ESL097 or WAC101),or (B/better in ALT100) or (C in ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (C/better in ESL202 and Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
FYE101 or
FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success |
|
|
|
1–3 |
| EXS101 |
Introduction to Exercise Science |
|
|
|
3 |
MAT14+ or
MAT15+` |
College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions |
Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department or Division Chair. |
OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area
Before enrolling into a math course, speak to your Academic Advisor to ensure you are selecting the correct math for your transfer goals as MAT14+ or MAT15+ are not applicable for all University program requirements.
|
MA or MA |
5 |
| HES100 |
Healthful Living |
|
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SB |
3 |
| EXS215 |
Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. |
|
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| BIO181++ |
General Biology (Majors) I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. |
|
SQ |
4 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
|
|
SB |
3 |
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
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SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ |
4–5 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
| EXS125 |
Introduction to Exercise Physiology |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. |
|
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3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
|
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SB |
3 |
| EXS217 |
Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. |
|
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3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| BIO182 |
General Biology (Majors) II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO181, or BIO181XT, or permission of Department or Division. |
|
SG |
4 |
| BIO201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. |
|
SG |
4 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
(CHM152 and
CHM152LL) or
CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ |
4 |
| EXS290 |
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. EXS101 OR HES100 OR FON100 OR FON241 recommended. |
|
L |
3 |
BIO160 or
BIO201 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
No requisites or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. |
BIO160 or (BIO201 and BIO202);
Recommend BIO201 and BIO202 for students intending to transfer to NAU for Fitness and Wellness or to ASU for Clinical Exercise Science or Sports Science and Performance Programming.
Recommend BIO160 for students intending to transfer to ASU for Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science.
|
SQ or SG |
4 |
(CHM130 and
CHM130LL) or
CHM130AA or
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory) or Fundamental Chemistry with Lab or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
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SQ in combo w/ CHM130LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM130 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ |
4–5 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
EXS146 or
EXS270AA |
Introduction to Exercise Testing or Exercise Science Internship |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in EXS125 is recommended. or Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. |
|
|
1 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
| EXS290 |
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. EXS101 OR HES100 OR FON100 OR FON241 recommended. |
|
L |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Term 4
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| HES210 |
Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness |
|
|
C, G |
3 |
MAT206 or
PSY230 or
(PSY230 and
PSY231) or
PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS or CS or CS or CS |
3–4 |
| BIO202 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. |
|
SG |
4 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
| PHY111 |
General Physics I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT182 or MAT187 or MAT188 or MAT220 or MAT221 or eligibility for MAT220 as indicated by appropriate placement or 1 yr high school Trigonometry with a grade of C or better or permission of Department or Division. |
|
SQ |
4 |
| BIO202 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in BIO201 or BIO201XT. |
BIO160 or (BIO201 and BIO202);
Recommend BIO201 and BIO202 for students intending to transfer to NAU for Fitness and Wellness or to ASU for Clinical Exercise Science or Sports Science and Performance Programming.
Recommend BIO160 for students intending to transfer to ASU for Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science.
|
SG |
0–4 |
| FON241 |
Principles of Human Nutrition |
|
|
SG in combo w/ FON241LL |
3 |
MAT206 or
PSY230 or
(PSY230 and
PSY231) or
PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS or CS or CS or CS |
3–4 |
| HES210 |
Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness |
|
|
C, G |
3 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
To view course sequences, select one of the
pathway map options above.
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
A list of additional requirements for this pathway map
| Awareness Areas |
- In addition to the requirements identified in the sequence below,
students must complete the following awareness areas if not otherwise
met by other program requirements:
- Cultural [C] and
- Global [G] or Historical [H]
-
Students are strongly encouraged to visit
with an academic advisor to ensure completion of all
graduation requirements.
|
Note: Because you are viewing this pathway map on a mobile device,
some columns below have been hidden. To view all columns, please rotate your device or view this
page on a device with a larger screen.
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Term 2
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| MA |
Mathematics |
|
MAT187 or MAT188 recommended for Kinesiology students.
Before enrolling into a math course, speak to your Academic Advisor to ensure you are selecting the correct math for your transfer goals as MAT14+ or MAT15+ are not applicable for all University program requirements.
|
MA |
3–9 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
or Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
ENG102 or
ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL |
Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107. |
|
FYC or FYC |
3 |
MAT14+ or
MAT15+ |
College Mathematics or College Algebra/Functions |
Prerequisites: An appropriate District placement, or a grade of C or better in (MAT052, MAT053, and MAT055), or (MAT055, MAT056, and MAT057), or MAT085, or MAT09+, or MAT103 or MAT114 or MAT115. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT095, or MAT096, or MAT114, or MAT115, or MAT12+, OR an appropriate district placement for MAT15+, OR permission of Department or Division Chair. |
OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area
Before enrolling into a math course, speak to your Academic Advisor to ensure you are selecting the correct math for your transfer goals as MAT14+ or MAT15+ are not applicable for all University program requirements.
|
MA or MA |
3–6 |
| CRE101 |
College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or RDG111, or RDG112, or RDG113)], or a grade of B or better in ALT100, or an appropriate district placement, or permission of Instructor. |
OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment
|
L |
0–3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Term 3
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| BIO181++ |
General Biology (Majors) I |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101. One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended. |
|
SQ |
4 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
| EXS290 |
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. EXS101 OR HES100 OR FON100 OR FON241 recommended. |
|
L |
3 |
BIO160 or
BIO201 |
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology or Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
No requisites or Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. |
BIO160 or (BIO201 and BIO202);
Recommend BIO201 and BIO202 for students intending to transfer to NAU for Fitness and Wellness or to ASU for Clinical Exercise Science or Sports Science and Performance Programming.
Recommend BIO160 for students intending to transfer to ASU for Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science.
|
SQ or SG |
4 |
| HES100 |
Healthful Living |
|
|
SB |
3 |
| EXS215 |
Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. |
|
|
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Term 5
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
|
|
SB |
3 |
| BIO201 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
Prerequisites: C or better in (BIO156, or BIO156XT, or BIO181, or BIO181XT, or 1 yr of high school biology) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101). CHM130 or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required. |
|
SG |
4 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
| PSY101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
|
|
SB |
3 |
(CHM130 and
CHM130LL) or
CHM130AA or
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(Fundamental Chemistry and Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory) or Fundamental Chemistry with Lab or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: C/better in [(CHM100 or hgh schl algebra or MAT140/hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and (RDG100 or RDG100LL or hghr or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM130. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM090, or MAT090, or MAT091, or MAT092, or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory math placement) and (RDG100, or RDG100LL, or higher, or eligibility for CRE101 as indicated by appropriate reading placement)], or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM130LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM130 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ |
4–5 |
EXS146 or
EXS270AA |
Introduction to Exercise Testing or Exercise Science Internship |
Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in EXS125 is recommended. or Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. |
|
|
1 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Term 6
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
(CHM150 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM150AA or
(CHM151 and
CHM151LL) or
CHM151AA |
(General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I or (General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory) or General Chemistry I with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: C or better in [(CHM130 & CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or 1 yr of high school chemistry taken within the last 5 yrs] & C or better in MAT151 or higher or satisfactory score on placement exam or permission of the Instructor or Dept or Div Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL) or CHM130AA or one year of high school chemistry taken in the last five yrs] and (MAT151 or higher or satisfactory placement) or permission of the Instructor or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM150 or CHM151. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM130 and CHM130LL), or CHM130AA, or one year of high school chemistry taken within the last five years] and (a grade of C or better in MAT151 or higher level mathematics course, or satisfactory placement), or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ or SQ in combo w/ CHM151LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM150 or CHM151 or SQ |
4–5 |
| HES100 |
Healthful Living |
|
|
SB |
3 |
MAT206 or
PSY230 or
(PSY230 and
PSY231) or
PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS or CS or CS or CS |
3–4 |
| HES210 |
Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness |
|
|
C, G |
3 |
| EXS290 |
Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107 or permission of Instructor. EXS101 OR HES100 OR FON100 OR FON241 recommended. |
|
L |
3 |
A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Term 7
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Requisites |
Notes |
Area |
Credits |
MAT206 or
PSY230 or
(PSY230 and
PSY231) or
PSY230WL |
Elements of Statistics or Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in MAT14+, or MAT15+, or MAT187, or MAT188, or equivalent, or an appropriate District placement, or permission of Department/Division Chair. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. |
|
CS or CS or CS or CS |
3–4 |
(CHM152 and
CHM152LL) or
CHM152AA |
(General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory) or General Chemistry II with Lab |
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM152. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(CHM150 or CHM151) and CHM151LL], or CHM150AA, or CHM151AA, or permission of the Instructor, or Department or Division Chair. |
|
SQ in combo w/ CHM152LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM152 or SQ |
4 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
COM100 or
COM110 or
COM225 or
COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication |
No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites |
|
SB or SB or L or SB |
3 |
| HU |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
|
|
HU |
3 |
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