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Nov 23, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise Science - A.S. (TTP)
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For more information on this program, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231.
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.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/testing.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
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)
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website http://www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Median Level Salary with Bachelor Degree |
Experienced Level Salary with Bachelor Degree |
| Physical Education Teacher |
$31,440 |
$60,150 |
| Personal Trainer |
$18,590 |
$39,190 |
| Exercise Physiologist |
$33,100 |
$44,080 |
| Dietitian |
$36,040 |
$54,300 |
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.
Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
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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