Courses and Requirements
The associate in science in Exercise Science provides two concentrations from which to choose. The curriculum in the exercise science transfer concentration provides a well-rounded educational foundation that maximizes transfer opportunities to baccalaureate level programs in exercise physiology, nutrition, athletic training and pre-physical therapy. The health fitness instructor concentration prepares students to seek employment in the health & fitness field. Students gain knowledge and skills in fitness assessment, fitness and nutrition program development and advanced training methods. Students will be prepared to take the National Strength & Conditioning Certified Personal Trainer exam on completion of the program.
A minimum of 60 credit hours is required for graduation with the Health Fitness Instructor Concentration.
A minimum of 62 credit hours is required for graduation with the Exercise Science Transfer Concentration.
Starting in the fall of 2014, any student enrolled in an associate degree program who is new to NECC and has no academic history at the college, must take at least one course designated as intensive in each of NECC’s six core academic skills in order to graduate. In most cases, the program’s core required courses include these intensive courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED161 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Courses with Prerequisites: ENG102, ENG103
Electives
Choose one of the concentrations below
Exercise Science Transfer Concentration
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| MAT130 | Precalculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
Course with Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112
Milestone Courses: BIO103, BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112
Health Fitness Instructor Concentration
| PED135 | Resistance Training Principles & Techniques | 2 | |
| PED147 | Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription | 2 | |
| PED168 | Leading Fitness Activities | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| PED200 | Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology | 3 | |
| PED201 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| PED212 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
| 2 Free Electives 6-8 (Lab Science recommended) | 6-8 | |
Select 4 credits from the following options:
| BIO101 | Human Biology | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO102 | Human Biology Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
Course with Prerequisites and/or Corequisites: BIO122, PED135, PED200, PED201, PED212
Milestone Courses: BIO103, PED135, PED147, PED168, PED200, PED201
Program Notes
Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Health Fitness Instructor
Year 1
Fall
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED147 | Cardiovascular Exercise Modalities, Testing and Prescription | 2 | |
| PED161 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 | |
Spring
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PED135 | Resistance Training Principles & Techniques | 2 | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| Free Elective | 3-4 | |
Year 2
Fall
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
| PED168 | Leading Fitness Activities | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| PED200 | Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology | 3 | |
| | | |
| BIO101 and BIO102 | 4 | |
| OR | | |
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
Spring
| Free Elective | 3-4 | |
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PED201 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 | Information Literacy Intensive |
| PED212 | Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
Recommended Course Sequence Exercise Science Transfer Concentration
Year 1
Fall
| BIO103 | Human Nutrition & Health | 3 | Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO104 | Human Nutrition & Health Laboratory | 1 | Science Technology Intensive |
| CHM121 | General Chemistry I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG101 | English Composition I | 3 | |
| MAT125 | Statistics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PED161 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 | |
Spring
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| MAT130 | Precalculus for Business/Social/Life Sciences | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
Year 2
Fall
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG103 | Technical Writing | 3 | Written Communication Intensive |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| Fine & Performing Arts/Foreign Language/Philosophy & Religion Elective | 3 | |
Spring
| BIO122 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| HIS/GOV/GEO | History and Government Elective | 3 | |
| LIT | Literature Elective | 3 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |