Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Cornerstone University)

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Academic Program Code: 640

Students interested in transferring to Cornerstone University to complete a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science should enroll in this program. Students in the exercise science major complete a rich curriculum with courses addressing anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, measurement and evaluation, exercise prescription, injury prevention, nutrition and field internships. The exercise science graduate is prepared to work in clinical or non-clinical medical settings, such as cardiac rehabilitation, corporate and community fitness programs, health clubs, YMCAs, and similar fitness related organizations. Work in these settings usually centers around one-on-one work with clients who may be healthy or have chronic diseases. An undergraduate degree in this program is also good preparation for graduate school in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy. This program to designed for students to spend the first two years at GRCC and complete the last two years at Cornerstone University.

General Education Courses

English Composition

Select two of the following courses.

EN 100 - College Writing Credits: 3
OR
EN 101 - English Composition-1 Credits: 3
EN 102 - English Composition-2 Credits: 3

Humanities

Select one PL course.

PL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
OR
PL 207 - Contemporary Moral Choices Credits: 3
AND one of the following courses.
AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credits: 3
OR
HU 204 - Humanities and the Human Adventure I Credits: 4
OR
HU 205 - Humanities and the Human Adventure II Credits: 4
OR
HU 210 - The Art of Being Human Credits: 3
OR
MUS 110 - The Appreciation of World and Western Music Credits: 3

Program Courses

EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credits: 3
EXS 203 - The Obesity Epidemic Credits: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credits: 3
COM 236 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
OR
SO 260 - Race & Ethnicity Credits: 3
OR
BA 288 - Introduction to International Business Credits: 3
WE 165 - Dynamics of Fitness Credits: 1
OR
BI 125 - Personal Health Credits: 3
MA 108 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
AND
MA 110 - College Algebra Credits: 4
OR
MA 133 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 1 Credits: 5
AND
MA 134 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry 2 Credits: 5
BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credits: 4

Program Elective Courses

Total Credit Hours

61

Transfer Notes

Students must obtain a “C-” or higher in each course in order to successfully transfer the credits to Cornerstone University.

Students interested in the Physical Therapy Track should take PY 201 instead of a general elective.

This articulation agreement only applies to students transferring to Cornerstone University’s traditional undergraduate program and does not apply to the Professional & Graduate studies program. Students must be formally admitted to the transfer institution and program. It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the program and course schedule prior to completing this articulated program.