Exercise Science, A.G.S.

Location(s): Kansas City Kansas Community College

PROGRAM/CIP CODE: EXER.AGS/24.0101

CREDITS REQUIRED: 60

DIVISION: Health Professions and Public Safety

CONTACT: EXSC@kckcc.edu

Within the associate degree program, students can select one of five areas of specialization: health/fitness, physical education, coaching, sports management or athletic trainer. Students selecting the Health/Fitness specialization are eligible upon completion of this degree to take the American College of Sports Medicine Health/Fitness Certification Exam. NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association) officially recognizes the Health/Fitness specialization curriculum as meeting their established criteria and are eligible to take the NSCA, Personal Trainer Certificate Exam.

Requirements for Admission to the Program

No requirements for admission to the program.
Contact program coordinator for program-specific advising.

College Requirements

BLUE 0101 - Freshman Seminar - Bettering Life Utilizing Education 1 Credit Hours

General Requirements

ENGL 0101 - Composition I (T►) 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 0102 - Composition II (T►) 3 Credit Hours
COMS 0151 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
OR
COMS 0201 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
MATH 0105 - College Algebra with Review (T►) 5 Credit Hours
OR
** or higher
MATH 0106 - College Algebra (T►) 3 Credit Hours
Humanities Core Elective ( 2 courses in 2 disciplines) Credits / Units: 6
Social Science Core Elective (2 courses in 2 disciplines) Credits / Units: 6
BIOL 0141 - Human Anatomy and Laboratory (T►) 4 Credit Hours
BIOL 0271 - Physiology (T►) 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 0272 - Physiology Laboratory (T►) 1 Credit Hours

Total Hours for General Education Requirements Credit Hours: 32

**Math sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an advisor to determine correct placement.

Program Requirements

EXSC 0186 - -10 Techniques in Strength Training 2 Credit Hours
EXSC 0201 - Introduction to Exercise Science (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0204 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0206 - Lifetime Fitness 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0211 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0212 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Exercise Science Electives Credits / Units: 10
BIOL 0145 - Nutrition (T►) 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 0160 - Kinesiology 3 Credit Hours
BUSN 0101 - Accounting I (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0115 - First Aid (T►) 2 Credit Hours
EXSC 0116 - Current Topics and Issues in Exercise Science 1 Credit Hours
EXSC 0203 - Foundations in Coaching 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0205 - Personal School Community Health (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0209 - Physical Education for the Elementary Teacher 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0210 - Sports Officiating 2 Credit Hours
EXSC 0213 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0215 - Introduction to Sports Management 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0250 - Practicum in Athletic Training I 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0251 - Practicum in Wellness & Fitness 3 Credit Hours

Total Hours for Program Requirements Credit Hours: 27

Total Hours for an Associate in General Studies in Exercise Science Degrees - Credt Hours: 60

Degree Pathways

Course Sequence

Exercise Science program sequence is subject to change without notice

Exercise Science - Semester 1

BLUE 0101 - Freshman Seminar - Bettering Life Utilizing Education 1 Credit Hours
BIOL 0141 - Human Anatomy and Laboratory (T►) 4 Credit Hours
ENGL 0101 - Composition I (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0186 - -10 Techniques in Strength Training 2 Credit Hours
EXSC 0201 - Introduction to Exercise Science (T►) 3 Credit Hours
MATH 0105 - College Algebra with Review (T►) 5 Credit Hours

Exercise Science - Semester 2

BIOL 0271 - Physiology (T►) 3 Credit Hours
BIOL 0272 - Physiology Laboratory (T►) 1 Credit Hours
ENGL 0102 - Composition II (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0204 - Sport and Exercise Psychology 3 Credit Hours

Exercise Science - Semester 3

COMS 0151 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hours
OR
COMS 0201 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0205 - Personal School Community Health (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0206 - Lifetime Fitness 3 Credit Hours
Social Science Core Elective Credits / Units: 3
Exercise Science Elective Credits / Units: 3

Exercise Science - Semester 4

EXSC 0211 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (T►) 3 Credit Hours
EXSC 0212 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hours
Humanities Core Elective Credits / Units: 3
Social Science Core Elective Credits / Units: 3
Exercise Science Elective Credits / Units: 3