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

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of course work from the General Education course list. Course work must be selected as directed in the areas below.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3

Humanities

Select one (1) PL course.

PL 201 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit Hours: 3
OR
PL 207 - Contemporary Moral Choices Credit Hours: 3
AND one (1) of the following courses.
AT 105 - History of Art Before 1400 Credit Hours: 3
OR
HU 204 - Humanities and the Human Adventure I Credit Hours: 3
OR
HU 205 - Humanities and the Human Adventure II Credit Hours: 3
OR
HU 210 - The Art of Being Human Credit Hours: 3
OR
MUS 110 - Appreciation of World and Western Music Credit Hours: 3

Social Sciences

PS 110 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
HS 121 - World History since 1500 CE Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
CHM 110 - Chemistry in the Modern World Credit Hours: 4
OR
PH 125 - College Physics I Credit Hours: 4

Mathematics

MA 215 - Statistics Credit Hours: 4

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

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

Program Elective Courses

PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
OR
Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

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 an Open 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.