Health and Exercise Sciences

The Health and Exercise Sciences Pathway is an option for energetic students who have good interpersonal skills, enjoy science, and care about the well-being of others.  Academic programs in this pathway can lead to professions like occupational therapy assistant, nurse, dental hygienist or assistant, and radiologic technologist as well as provide preparation for transfer into programs related to exercise science and health professions such as physician assistant and occupational and physical therapist.  Students interested in Medical, Dental, Veterinary, or Pharmacy School should select the Math, Science, and Engineering Pathway.

Pathway Program

The Pathway Programs are designed to help students who are deciding on their academic and career goals to identify an area of interest. 

• Pathway Degree with Health and Exercise Sciences Concentration, A.A.  

Career Programs

Career programs are designed to prepare students for employment or advancement in a specific career field. 

Allied Health 

• Cardiovascular Technology, A.A.A.S.    

Dental Auxiliaries

• Dental Assisting Certificate  
• Dental Assisting, A.A.A.S.  
• Dental Hygiene, A.A.A.S.  

Imaging Sciences

• Computed Tomography (CT) Technologist, Certificate  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Certificate  
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), A.A.A.S  
• Neurodiagnostic Technology, A.A.A.S.  
• Neurodiagnostic Technology, Certificate  
• Radiologic Technology, A.A.A.S.  

Nursing

• Nursing, A.D.N.  
• Practical Nursing Certificate  

Occupational Therapy Assistant

• Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.A.A.S  

Transfer Programs

Transfer Programs are designed to prepare students to transfer to a college or university to complete a bachelor’s degree. 

Exercise Science 

• Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (General Transfer)  
• Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Grand Valley State University)   
• Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Western Michigan University - Applied Exercise Science)  
• Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Western Michigan University - Clinical Exercise Science)  
• Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics, A.A. (Western Michigan University)   
• Pre-Public Health, A.A. (Western Michigan University)  
• Pre-Sport Management, A.A. (Grand Valley State University)  
• Pre-Recreation/Sport Management, A.A. (Western Michigan University)  

Physical Sciences

• Pre-Allied Health Science (Physical Therapy/Physician Assistant), A.A. (General Transfer)  

Need Help Deciding on a Career?

To assist you in navigating your options, here are a few resources:

The Center for Career and Professional Readiness – Visit this area for assistance with resume building and professional development resources designed to bridge the gap between education and employment.

Explore Careers – This interative tool allows you to browse various industries, view real-time market data and see which academic programs align with your specific career interestes.

FOCUS 2 is an online tool that will help you to identify careers based on your personal strengths and interests, as well as additional online career exploration resources.