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2015-2016 VSCC Catalog 
    
2015-2016 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science - A.S. (TTP)


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The Exercise Science degree is focused on developing students an understanding exercise science as it relates to the physical and mental well-being of each individual and ways to improve lifestyle of themselves and others. The exercise science program is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of exercise science.

Transfer Options
The Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) degree is designed to create a smooth transition to all public universities offering a Baccalaureate degree in this major by guaranteeing the transferability of all courses. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note:  There are to be no course substitutions in this program.

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)


  • History  Credits: (6)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (at least one course in Literature)  Credits: (9)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)


  • Physical Education Activity Courses (two) Credits: (2)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (5)

Note:


Students planning to transfer to either University of Tennessee Knoxville or the University of Memphis should check with the institutions for curriculum requirements.

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)


Computer Literacy Requirement


See http://www.volstate.edu/ComputerLiteracy/ for Computer Literacy Requirements

Career and Salary Information


Career Median Level Salary with Bachelor Degree Experienced Level Salary with Bachelor Degree
Physical Education Teacher $46,600 $63,600
Personal Trainer $31,700 $51,600
Exercise Physiologist $42,300 $67,900
Dietitian $49,800 $69,500

Career and salary information taken from onetonline.org. Check out this website for additional information about education requirements and preferred work styles and abilities for these careers.  Salaries are not guaranteed.

Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)



  • History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)


  • History (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3
  • University Parallel Elective (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)


  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity Course Credits: (1)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any non-asterisk course) Credits: (2)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)


  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity Course Credits: (1)

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