Tommie Reams, Director of Athletics, Physical Education and Health
Gymnasium 164
301-784-5264
https://allegany.edu/exercise-science/index.html
Students successfully completing this program are awarded an Associate of Science
Degree in Arts and Sciences in the Exercise Science area of concentration. In order
to become an athletic trainer students must complete a bachelor's degree in athletic
training or exercise science at a four-year university.
Successful completion of this program qualifies the student to apply for an Associate
of Science degree in Arts and Sciences - Area of Concentration in Exercise Science.
Required Physical Education Courses
| PHED-145 | Personal Wellness |
| PHED-153 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid |
| PHED-173 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science |
| PHED-174 |
Foundations of Resistance Training |
| PHED-175 | Group Methods of Exercise |
| PHED-232 | Lifespan Health and Fitness |
| PHED-233 | Exercise Science Administration |
| PHED-235 | Biomechanics of Exercise Science |
Required General Courses
| BIO-101 | General Biology I |
| BIO-114 | Fundamentals of Nutrition |
| BIO-207 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Human I |
| BIO-208 | Anatomy and Physiology of the Human II |
| ENG-101 | English Composition I |
| ENG-103 or ENG-112 |
Introduction to Literature or Business and Technical Communication |
| GEOG-102 or HIST-105 |
Cultural Geography or Contemporary World History |
| MATH-109 |
Probability and Statistics |
| SPCH-101 |
Speech Communication |
Required Elective Courses
Please consult with your advisor or the Advising Center staff for selecting appropriate elective courses for graduation.
Humanities Elective - 3 credits
Physical Education Elective - 1 credit
Social and Behavioral Science Electives - 6 credits
EXERCISE SCIENCE
AREA OF CONCENTRATION
| FIRST SEMESTER | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Biological Science 101 (General Biology I) | 4 |
| English 101 (English Composition I) | 3 |
| Geography 102 or History 105 (Cultural Geography or Contemporary World History) | 3 |
| Physical Education 145 (Personal Wellness) | 2 |
| Physical Education 173 (Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science) | 3 |
| Physical Education 174 (Foundations of Resistance Training) | 1 |
| Total: | 16 |
| SECOND SEMESTER | |
| Biological Science 114 (Fundamentals of Nutrition) | 3 |
| English 103 or 112 (Introduction to Literature or Business and Technical Communication) | 3 |
| Mathematics 109 (Probability and Statistics) | 3 |
| Physical Education 175 (Group Methods of Exercise) | 3 |
| Speech 101 (Speech Communication) | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | |
| Biological Science 207 (Anatomy and Physiology of the Human I) | 4 |
| Physical Education 232 (Lifespan Health and Fitness) | 3 |
| Physical Education 233 (Exercise Science Administration) | 3 |
| Physical Education Elective | 1 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 14 |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | |
| Biological Science 208 (Anatomy and Physiology of the Human II) | 4 |
| Humanities Elective 1 | 3 |
| Physical Education 153 (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and First Aid) | 2 |
| Physical Education 235 (Biomechanics of Exercise Science) | 3 |
| Social and Behavioral Science Elective 1 | 3 |
| Total: | 15 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 60 |
1 Consult your advisor or Advising Center staff for appropriate courses.
NOTE: All courses specifically identified by course number are graduation requirements for this program.
