Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Grand Valley State University-Health Fitness Instruction)

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Academic Plan Code: 663

This program is intended for students interested in transferring to Grand Valley State University to complete a degree in the Health Fitness Instruction track of the Exercise Science program. This program focuses on the psychological and sociological principles underpinning exercise science and prepares students to work with individuals and groups in settings such as corporate wellness, community health, fitness clubs, and athletic settings. This program is designed for students to spend two years at GRCC and then transfer seamlessly to Grand Valley State University for two years, where they may graduate with a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Health Fitness Instruction.

General Education

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 two (2) Humanities General Education Electives from two (2) different subject areas. Only one (1) Foreign Language course can be used for the Humanities requirement.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Science

PS 110 - American Government Credit Hours: 3
PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

Select one (1) Natural Sciences General Education Elective from a discipline other than BI.

BI 117 - General Human Anatomy and Physiology Credit Hours: 4
Nat Sci Lab/Non Lab General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Mathematics

MA 215 - Statistics Credit Hours: 4

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

CIS 100 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credit Hours: 3
CIS 156 - Excel Credit Hours: 3
EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training Credit Hours: 3
EXS 225 - Public Health Concepts Credit Hours: 3
GH 200 - General Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
MA 107 - Intermediate Algebra Credit Hours: 4
PY 232 - Developmental Psychology Credit Hours: 3
SO 254 - Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
WE 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
Wellness Elective - (min. of 1) Credit Hours: 1

Program Elective Courses

Open Elective - 3 Credit Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

63

Transfer Notes

Students should review the General Education Course Requirements at Grand Valley State University in order to select the Humanities and Open Elective courses that will best meet their needs.

MOV 201 - Students should enroll in this course (at Grand Valley) in the Spring before their first Fall semester at Grand Valley State University.

MOV 304 - Students should either dual enroll and take this course at Grand Valley while they are attending GRCC or students should take this course during the Spring semester before their first Fall semester at Grand Valley State University.

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. Students must complete 30 credit hours of General Education courses from the appropriate General Education categories with a grade of “C” or Higher to qualify for the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA).