Exercise Science, A.S.

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Major in Tennessee Transfer Pathway with Emphasis in Exercise Science (A.S.)

Program and Career Description:

The Exercise Science emphasis is a two-year program for students planning to complete a bachelor's degree at a four-year school. Students can pursue careers in area of Athletics and Wellness, Teachers of Physical Education, Personal Trainers, Dietitians, and Athletic Trainers. A few examples of career and salary estimates are listed below.

Career	Entry-Level Education	Entry-Level Pay	Median Pay	Experienced Pay
Physical Education Teachers	Bachelor's degree	$38,830	$49,770	$56,890
Fitness Trainers and Instructors	HS diploma; certifications vary	$19,420	$34,750	$45,320
Athletic Trainers	Bachelor's degree	$32,030	$42,010	$49,880
Dietitians and Nutritionists	Bachelor's degree	$37,420	$54,310	$64,100
Exercise Physiologists	Bachelor's degree; some require Master's	$33,580	$41,760	$54,600

Career and salary information taken from JOBS4TN.GOV. Check out this website for additional information about job descriptions, education requirements and abilities, and supply and demand for these careers. For additional information from a national perspective, go to Bureau of Labor Statistics, U. S. Department of Labor on the internet at www.bls.gov. Visit the Occupational Outlook Handbook on this website. Salaries are not guaranteed.

Transfer Options

This program is a Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) major. A student who completes the associates degree in this major is guaranteed that all required community college courses will be accepted in this major at the transfer institution. To see which four-year institutions offer this TTP major and guarantees a seamless transfer, visit the Tennessee Transfer Pathway website at www.tntransferpathway.org.

Articulation agreements exist between other private and non-TN public institutions. These agreements are available at www.columbiastate.edu/admissions/transfer-information.

Program Requirements

Students may be required to take additional Learning Support courses.

Communications Requirement

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit(s): 3
or
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3

History Requirement

Take 2 courses

HIST 2010 - Early United States History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2020 - Modern United States History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2310 - Early World History Credit(s): 3
HIST 2320 - Modern World History Credit(s): 3

Humanities/Fine Arts

Take 3 courses - one must be a literature course

ART 1035 - Introduction to Art Credit(s): 3
ART 2000 - Art History Survey I Credit(s): 3
ART 2020 - Art History Survey II Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2160 - Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2860 - Introduction to Film Credit(s): 3
HUM 1010 - Early Humanities Credit(s): 3
HUM 1020 - Modern Humanities Credit(s): 3
MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2200 - Introduction to World Religions Credit(s): 3
THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre Credit(s): 3

Literature Options:

ENGL 2055 - African-American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2130 - Topics in American Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2235 - Topics in British Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2310 - Early World Literature Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2320 - Modern World Literature Credit(s): 3

Natural Sciences Requirement

BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4

Mathematics Requirement

Take one course

MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies Credit(s): 3
MATH 1130 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1630 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1710 - Precalculus Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1720 - Precalculus Trigonometry Credit(s): 3
MATH 1730 - Precalculus Credit(s): 4
MATH 1830 - Applied Calculus Credit(s): 3
MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit(s): 4

Social/Behavioral Sciences

PHED 2120 - Essential Lifetime Wellness Credit(s): 3
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Major Required Courses

COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credit(s): 1
HED 231 - Safety and First Aid Credit(s): 3
HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credit(s): 3
PHED 2220 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit(s): 3
PHED 2320 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credit(s): 3
PHED Activity Courses (Take 2 courses)
Electives *

Requirements for Graduation Include:

earning 25% of total program credits in residence at Columbia State.
earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
taking the Exit Exam.

If you have completed TN eCampus courses, run a degree audit from the student tab in myChargerNet to determine how these courses apply to this program.

Exercise Science, A.S. Sample Academic Plan - Total Credit Hours: 60

First Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 16

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Credit(s): 3
Mathematics Requirement Credit(s): 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3
PHED 2120 - Essential Lifetime Wellness Credit(s): 3
History Requirement Credit(s): 3
COLS 101 - Columbia State College Success Credit(s): 1

First Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 15

ENGL 1020 - English Composition II Credit(s): 3
PHED 2220 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit(s): 3
History Requirement Credit(s): 3
HED 231 - Safety and First Aid Credit(s): 3
COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication Credit(s): 3
or
COMM 2055 - Argumentation and Debate Credit(s): 3

Second Year - Fall Semester - Total Credit Hours: 17

Literature Requirement Credit(s): 3
PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
HED 241 - Principles of Nutrition Credit(s): 3
PHED Activity Credit(s): 1
Elective Credit(s): 1 *

Second Year - Spring Semester - Total Credit Hours: 14

BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4
Humanities/Fine Arts Credit(s): 3
PHED 2320 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Credit(s): 3
PHED Activity Credit(s): 1
Elective Credit(s): 3 *

Note(s):

*Note: An elective can be any college-level course.

At some universities, foreign language may be required in certain programs that lead to the Bachelor of Science Degree. Complete information regarding foreign language requirements at each university may be found on the transfer and articulation web sites of the Tennessee Board of Regents and the University of Tennessee System. Community college students are encouraged to be familiar with foreign language requirements at the universities and, if applicable, complete the requirements before transferring.

For more information contact:
Peri Krichbaum at
pkrichbaum@columbiastate.edu or 931.540.2584
or
Humanities & Social Sciences Division office at 931.540.2780

Columbia State Community College, a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educational institution. CoSCC- PHED-02-14-18