The Exercise Science Transfer Pathway A.S. offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education or Human Performance bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing the pathway degree and transferring to one of the seven Minnesota State Universities* enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor's degree programs in a related field.
The Exercise Science Pathway consists of the Required Pathway Curriculum and select Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) requirements to bring your credit total to 60 credits.
This degree is part of a Minnesota State system agreement and will articulate with all other system universities and some metro-area private institutions. While this degree program prepares students to transfer to a 4-year program in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, it also prepares students to begin a career in the fitness industry.
* Universities within the Minnesota State system include Bemidji State University; Metropolitan State University; Minnesota State University, Mankato; Minnesota State University, Moorhead; Southwest Minnesota State University; St. Cloud State University; and Winona State University.
Degrees
A.S., Exercise Science Transfer Pathway – 60 credits
Coursework Program Planning GuidePathway Curriculum – 20 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
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PHED 1100 | Introduction to Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise and Sport Science | 2 cr |
PHED 1109 | Weight Training | 2 cr |
PHED 2000 | Introduction to Personal Training | 2 cr |
HLTH 1110 | Nutrition | 3 cr |
HLTH 1155 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 2 cr |
HLTH/PHED | Electives* | 1 cr |
BIOL 2201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 cr |
BIOL 2202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 cr |
Total Credits: | 20 | |
* Electives may be chosen from any physical education courses. |
Liberal Arts Curriculum – 40 credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Goal 1 Communication | ||
ENG 1108 | Writing & Research Skills | 4 cr |
ENG 1111, ENG 1114 OR
ENG 1130 |
2-3 cr | |
COMM 1100, COMM 1110 OR
COMM 2230 |
3 cr | |
Goal 2 Critical Thinking | ||
Goal 2 course | Satisfied by Pathway | |
Goal 3 Natural Science | ||
BIOL 1120 OR
BIOL 1154 |
Exploring Biology OR
Prinicples of Biology I |
4 cr |
CHEM 1010 OR
CHEM 1061 |
Introductory Chemistry OR
Principles of Chemistry I |
4-5 cr |
Goal 4 Mathematical/Logical Reasoning | ||
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
Goal 5 History/Social Sciences/Behavioral Sciences | ||
PSYC 1101 OR
PSYC 1201 |
4 cr | |
Goal 5 course | may be from PSYC | 3-4 cr |
Goal 5 course | not from PSYC | 3-4 cr |
Goal 6 Humanities/Fine Arts/Literature | ||
Any Goal 6 course | 3 cr | |
Liberal Arts electives | any MnTC course, recommend Goal 6 | 2-6 cr |
Total Credits: | 40 |
RECOMMENDED FULL-TIME COURSE OF STUDY
Note: Not all courses will be available every semester. For a complete list of MnTC Goal Area course choices, please visit: www.inverhills.edu/MnTC
Semester 1 - 15 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PHED 1100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 cr |
PHED 1109 | Weight Training | 2 cr |
BIOL 1120 OR
BIOL 1154 |
Exploring Biology OR
Prinicples of Biology I |
4 cr |
ENG 1108 | Writing and Research Skills (Goal 1, 2) | 4 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15 |
Semester 2 - 15-17 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HLTH 1155 | Lifetime Fitness & Wellness | 2 cr |
CHEM 1010 OR
CHEM 1061 |
Introductory Chemistry OR
Principles of Chemistry I |
4-5 cr |
PSYC 1101 OR
PSYC 1201 |
Introduction to Psychology OR
Introduction to Psychology with Lab |
4 cr |
ENG 1111 OR
ENG 1114 OR ENG 1130 |
Research Writing (Goal 1) OR
The Research Paper OR Writing & Research for the Professions |
2-3 cr |
MnTC Goal 6 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 15-17 |
Semester 3 - 14 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
HLTH 1110 | Nutrition | 3 cr |
PHED elective | 1 cr | |
BIOL 2201 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 cr |
COMM 1100 OR
COMM 1110 OR COMM 2230 |
Interpersonal Communication (Goal 1, 7) OR
Public Speaking (Goal 1, 2) OR Small Group Communication (Goal 1, 2) |
3 cr |
MnTC Goal 5 elective | 3 cr | |
Total Credits: | 14 |
Semester 4 - 14-16 Credits
Course Number | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PHED 2000 | Introduction to Personal Training | 2 cr |
BIOL 2202 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 cr |
MATH 1103 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 cr |
Liberal Arts electives | MnTC courses only | 4-6 cr |
Total Credits: | 14-16 |