Program location

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Skills you'll learn

Students who pursue this major will have the opportunity to learn the necessary content and skills for upper-level classes at the transfer institution and to be successful in their desired field after graduation.

• Contact our Dean of Health programs for more details: kschroeder@scciowa.edu 

Key classes you'll take

• Nutrition
• Basic Athletic Training
• Anatomy and Physiology
• Multicultural Perspectives

Common transfer colleges & universities

• Contact our Dean of Health programs for more details: kschroeder@scciowa.edu 

Where this program can take you

• Athletic Training
• Exercise Science
• Kinesiology
• Athletic Coach
• Health Educator

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The Exercise Science and Kinesiology Transfer Major Associate of Arts Degree and Associate of Science Degree are designed for students transferring to Iowa Regents Universities to study a variety of related undergraduate majors.

Students who pursue this major will have the opportunity to learn the necessary content and skills for upper-level classes at the transfer institution and to be successful in their desired field after graduation.

Possible undergraduate majors and Bachelor's degree options:

• Athletic Training
• Diet and Exercise
• Exercise Science
• Exercise Trainer/Fitness Trainer
• Kinesiology
• Health and Human Performance
• Nutrition
• Public Health and Wellness
• Strength and Conditioning
• Athletic Coach/Scout
• Health Education Specialist

Students should become familiar with the specific course requirements of the four-year institution to which they plan to transfer as institutions vary.

The following courses are required for the Exercise Science Associate of Arts Transfer Major: BIO-151, BIO-168, BIO-173, MAT-156, BIO-105, PHY-162, SDV-108, ENG-105, and ENG-106. The other courses are suggested and may be substituted; please consult with a Student Success Advocate.

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Curriculum Sequence

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Fall Semester I	Course Title	Credit
SDV-108	The College Experience	1
ENG-105	Composition I	3
SPC-112	Public Speaking	3
PHI-105	Introduction to Ethics	3
SOC-110	Introduction to Sociology	3
BIO-105	Introductory Biology	4
	TOTAL CREDITS	17

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Spring Semester I	Course Title	Credit
ENG-106	Composition II	3
MAT-156	Statistics	3
BIO-151	Nutrition	3
PHI-101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PET-105	Basic Athletic Training	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	15

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Fall Semester II	Course Title	Credit
BIO-168	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
PSY-111	Introduction to Psychology	3
PHY-162	College Physics I	4
ART-133	Drawing	3
PET-230	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	17

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Spring Semester II	Course Title	Credit
BIO-173	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
PSY-121	Developmental Psychology	3
POL-111	American National Government	3
Take 1 of 2 courses
HUM-114	Multicultural Perspectives	3
SOC-212	Diversity	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	13

SDV-108 - The College Experience

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to empower new students to successfully transition to college. Students will learn academic success skills, strategies for personal development and exploration, college culture and expectations, and how to access college resources and services.

ENG-105 - Composition I

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A study of the principles of writing. Emphasis on rhetoric, mechanics and development of expository patterns: narration, description illustration, comparison/contrast, classification, process and cause/effect. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: Meet minimum test score requirements.

SPC-112 - Public Speaking

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course examines both the theoretical and practical basis of speech communication, particularly public speaking. Emphasis is on speech preparation, organization, support, delivery and audience analysis.

PHI-105 - Introduction to Ethics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A survey of the major ethical emphases from ancient to modern times with pertinent reading in the works of representative philosophers.

SOC-110 - Introduction to Sociology

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

An analysis of social organization (or the social order). This course deals with the nature of sociology as a science, the original nature of man, the socialization of the individual, the development of groups and group behavior, the nature of culture and culture patterns, the organization of institutions, the nature of social order, the organization of human stratification and examination of major social processes. Special emphasis is placed upon the American cultural patterns.

BIO-105 - Introductory Biology

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

Introductory Biology is a lecture and lab course designed for non-science majors or as a refresher course of those wishing to take higher-level biology courses. Topics include chemistry of life, molecular and cellular biology, genetics, evolution, plant, animal, and fungi classification and ecology.

ENG-106 - Composition II

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A continuation of study of the principles of writing begun in ENG-105. Emphasis is placed on persuasive writing, critical analysis and the MLA research paper. Time will also be spent exploring print and electronic research sources and learning effective research strategies. Required for AA and AS Degrees. Prerequisite: ENG-105, with a minimum grade of C-.

MAT-156 - Statistics

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course is an applied course in statistics, designed to introduce students to some of the concepts, symbols, procedures and vocabulary used in the field of statistics. Topics covered in this course include: organizing and graphing data, descriptive statistics, probability, various distributions, the sampling distribution of the mean, estimating a population mean, confidence intervals, inferential statistics (hypothesis testing), comparing two population parameters, analysis of variance, correlation, simple linear and multiple regression, contingency tables and nonparametric statistics, (time permitting). Prerequisites: MAT-092 or MAT-099 with a minimum grade of C- or meet minimum placement testing requirements.

BIO-151 - Nutrition

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course explores nutrition as it relates to health, disease and stages of human development and life cycle. Emphasis is on essential nutrients, what they are and how they are used by the body. Food safety and food technology will be covered.

PHI-101 - Introduction to Philosophy

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A topical introduction to the major areas of philosophical inquiry.

PET-105 - Basic Athletic Training

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course serves as an introduction to the profession of athletic training. Students will be instructed in basic skills and theories of the profession including: measurement of vital signs, taping, wrapping and immobilization. Students will become familiar with the roles, functions and professional preparation of an athletic trainer as well as the history of the profession and its governing structures.

BIO-168 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

The first of a two-semester sequence providing a comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body for college transfer and/or allied health prerequisites. Topics include body organization; homeostasis; cytology; histology; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous systems and special senses. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Laboratory component includes anatomical studies using microscopy and dissection of selected organisms as well as the study of physiological concepts via experimentation. It is highly recommended that a student complete this series (BIO-168 and BIO-173) at SCC in order to maintain transferability to four-year institutions.

PSY-111 - Introduction to Psychology

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A basic course in the understanding of behavior, designed to give the student a scientific background in the fundamental problems and techniques covered in the field of psychology.

PHY-162 - College Physics I

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

This course is designed to provide a working knowledge of physics for those who need physics but do not need the rigor of a calculus-based physics course. The topics covered will include motion, force, energy, work, power, torque, linear momentum, rotational motion, angular momentum and thermodynamics. The conservation laws will be stressed. Topics in thermodynamics are covered as time permits. Solving practical problems will be a major emphasis.  Pre-requisite:  ALEKS score of 30 or successful completion of MAT-092 with a C- or better.

ART-133 - Drawing

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

A beginning drawing class in a variety of media using an assortment of subjects. The student will explore theories and concepts of drawing.

PET-230 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course will introduce the student to athletic injuries, assessment and treatment. This course includes laboratory instruction in athletic taping and basic athletic training skills. The course also involves a directed observation requirement. Prerequisite: PET-105.

BIO-173 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Lecture: 3

Lab: 2

Credit: 4

Second of a two-semester sequence continuing the comprehensive study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body for college transfer and/or allied health prerequisites. Includes the study of the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of principles of anatomy and physiology and their interrelationships. Laboratory component includes anatomical studies using microscopy and dissection of selected organisms as well as the study of physiological concepts via experimentation. Prerequisite: BIO-168 with a minimum grade of C.

PSY-121 - Developmental Psychology

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A systematic study of life-span development. Individual differences in behavior as well as cultural norms are considered in relation to heredity and environment.

POL-111 - American National Government

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

A survey of the American federal system of government which includes a description and analysis of interest groups, political parties, public opinion, the presidency, the Congress, the court system and foreign policy making.

HUM-114 - Multicultural Perspectives

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

Selected readings from the critical perspectives of race, class and gender will provide the theoretical framework for class discussions. At the same time, films and works of literature from different cultural points of view will help students reach a new understanding of their own and other cultures and will open themselves up for a multicultural understanding of society.

SOC-212 - Diversity

Lecture: 3

Credit: 3

This course studies gender, race, class, sexuality and other issues of diversity. The curriculum highlights the duality of oppression and privilege and the ways in which race, gender, class and sexuality shape daily life. Special focus is on learning how to demonstrate course concepts as social action. Social justice is practiced as students become educated in these concepts of diversity and engage in diversity conscious social action.

Kristi Schroeder - Dean of Nursing & Health Professions

Email: kschroeder@scciowa.edu
RN, Augustana Hospital School of Nursing
BSN, University of Phoenix
MSN, University of Phoenix