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.

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

History Credits: (6)
Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)

BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)
HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

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

EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: (3)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: (3)

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)

ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology 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)

ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: (3)
COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication 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)

BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)

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)

BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3)
PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: (3)