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 63 credits is required for graduation in the Exercise Science Transfer Concentration.
A minimum of 62 credits is required for graduation in the Health Fitness Instructor Concentration.
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. Students should select electives that meet core academic skills that are not met by the required courses. Plan to see an advisor for more complete information about this graduation requirement.
Requirements
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 |
| MAT115 | Applied Mathematics | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive |
| PHS111 | College Physics I | 4 | |
| PHS112 | College Physics II | 4 | |
Course with Prerequisites: BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112
Courses with Corequisites: CHM121
Milestone Courses: BIO103, BIO121, BIO122, CHM121, CHM122, PHS111, PHS112
Health Fitness Instructor Concentration
| BIO115 | Physiological Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| BIO121 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| 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 | |
| Free Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Elective Advice:
Free Elective: See an Advisor
Course with Prerequisites: BIO121, PED135, PED201, PED212
Courses with Corequisites: PED200, PED201, PED212
Milestone Courses: BIO103, PED135, PED147, PED168, PED200, PED201
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway 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 |
| PED167 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 | |
Year 1 Spring
| CHM122 | General Chemistry II | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| MAT115 | Applied Mathematics | 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 | |
| Humanities Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Year 2 Spring
Recommended Course Sequence/Pathway 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 | |
| PED167 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 | |
Year 1 Spring
| BIO115 | Physiological Chemistry | 4 | Quantitative Reason Intensive Science Technology Intensive |
| ENG102 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| PED135 | Resistance Training Principles & Techniques | 2 | |
| 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 |
| PED168 | Leading Fitness Activities | 3 | Public Presentation Intensive |
| PED200 | Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | See Elective Advice | 3 | |
Year 2 Spring