The Associate of Applied Science in Exercise Science is offered as a continuation of the Exercise Specialist certificate. This two-year degree gives students the opportunity to study in-depth principles and methods of fitness training and health promotion. Students have the opportunity to enter professional practice or transfer for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to demonstrate competency by earning a C grade or better in all ENS courses for their degree. Students will need to be in good standings before department approval is given for Practicum.
Analyze the principles of the biological aspects of movement and to be able to administer a wide variety of fitness evaluation assessments for exercise prescription.
Apply personal health concepts and be able to explain the significance of physical activity and health promotion and its importance to society.
Interpret and apply best practice and work within their scope of practice.
Organize and develop a variety of fitness and health promotion programming.
Ohio Transfer Module: Arts & Humanities Elective
3 credit hours
Physical Education Elective
1 credit hour
ALH 1101
Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 credit hours
ALH 1110
Principles of Electrocardiography
3 credit hours
BIO 1121
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3 credit hours
BIO 1222
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3 credit hours
COM 2211
Effective Public Speaking
3 credit hours
DIT 1111
Nutrition for Health & Fitness
3 credit hours
ENG 1101
English Composition I
3 credit hours
ENG 1201
English Composition II
3 credit hours
ENS 1110
First Aid & CPR
2 credit hours
ENS 1116
Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion
3 credit hours
ENS 1118
Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
3 credit hours
ENS 1214
Personal & Community Health Behavior
3 credit hours
ENS 2312
Basic Athletic Training
3 credit hours
ENS 2316
Motor Development & Motor Learning
3 credit hours
ENS 2318
Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
3 credit hours
ENS 2416
Certification Preparatory Course
3 credit hours
ENS 2417
Methods of Teaching
3 credit hours
ENS 2418
Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
3 credit hours
ENS 2419
Health Promotion, Fitness & Sport Programming
3 credit hours
ENS 2471
Exercise, Nutrition & Sports Science Practicum
2 credit hours
HIM 1101
Medical Terminology
2 credit hours
MAT 1130
Allied Health Mathematics
3 credit hours
PED 1203
Strength Training
1 credit hour
PSY 1100
General Psychology
3 credit hours
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