Exercise Science (EXSC.S.AAS)
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Allied Health
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 standing before department approval is given for Practicum. Note: For students under age 18 there may be restrictions on participating in certain Health Sciences programs. Any student under age 18 must contact the program director/department chair to discuss whether he or she may enroll. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed. If you do not want to receive the embedded certificate(s), please notify Registration and Student Records at studentrecords@sinclair.edu.
Program Accreditation
The Sinclair Community College's Exercise Science associate degree program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation for the Exercise Sciences (CoAES). Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, 9355 - 113th St. N, #7709, Seminole, FL 33775.
Curriculum
ALH 1101 Introduction to Healthcare Delivery
2 Credits
ALH 1132 American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid
1 Credit
ALH 1110 Principles of Electrocardiography
3 Credits
BIO 1121 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3 Credits
BIO 1222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II
3 Credits
COM 2211 Effective Public Speaking
3 Credits
DIT 1111 Nutrition for Health & Fitness
3 Credits
ENG 1101 English Composition I
3 Credits
ENS 1116 Introduction to Exercise Science & Health Promotion
3 Credits
ENS 1118 Lifetime Physical Fitness & Wellness
3 Credits
ENS 1212 Business Management for Exercise Science
3 Credits
ENS 1214 Personal & Community Health Behavior
3 Credits
ENS 2316 Motor Development & Motor Learning
3 Credits
ENS 2317 Methods of Teaching Lab
1 Credit
ENS 2318 Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription
3 Credits
ENS 2416 Certification Preparatory Course
3 Credits
ENS 2417 Methods of Teaching
3 Credits
ENS 2418 Exercise Prescription for Special Populations
3 Credits
ENS 2419 Health Promotion, Fitness & Sport Programming
3 Credits
ENS 2471 Exercise, Wellness & Sports Science Practicum
2 Credits
HIM 1101 Medical Terminology
2 Credits
MAT 1130 OR Ohio Transfer 36: Mathematics Elective
3 Credits
PSY 1100 General Psychology
3 Credits