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Articulation Agreement

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



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 Transfer & Michigan Transfer Agreement


The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below.  The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Grand Valley State University. 

Students should contact Grand Valley State University to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. Grand Valley State University ultimately makes the decisions about how each course will be used to meet the bachelor’s degree requirements. Students should also review the specific admission requirements for Grand Valley State University and this Health Fitness Instruction program.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of elective courses, which meets all GRCC and Grand Valley State University requirements.

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.

Program Notes


The GRCC course EXS 225 will transfer to GVSU as PH 222 and substitute for BMS 223 in the Exercise Science/HFI major transfer and declaration of the major.

MOV 304 - Students should either dual enroll and take this course at Grand Valley State University 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. 

Admission to Grand Valley State University requires a 2.50 cumulative transfer grade point average.

EN 102 – English Composition II – must be graded at a “C” or above to receive specific WRT 150 credit in transfer.

EXS 320, 321 and 420 must be completed with a B- or better to allow for progression through the major and meet graduation requirements.

All Issues courses must be taken at Grand Valley State.

Additional advising notes provided on the full curriculum guide for the Exercise Science – Health Fitness Instruction Emphasis program

This agreement is not appropriate for pre-PT or pre-AT students. Students who plan to pursue an advanced degree in Physical Therapy or Athletic Training should work closely with faculty or professional advisors at Grand Valley State University to include the appropriate prerequisite courses as part of their undergraduate preparation.

Students interested an advanced degree in Occupational Therapy should consider adding a Psychology minor.

It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered prior to completing the GRCC/GVSU articulated program.

It is the responsibility of the students to confirm transferability of courses with the receiving institution. 

 

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at GVSU

The following requirements apply to all undergraduate degree-seeking students:

1. A minimum of 120 semester hours. 

2. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 GPA.

3. Graduation major GPA of at least 2.00.

4. General education requirements. 

5. Capstone course is EXS 495. 

6. The last 30 semester hours toward a baccalaureate degree must be earned in Grand Valley courses. 

7. A minimum of 58 semester hours must be earned at a senior (4 yr) institution. 

8. A minimum of 12 Grand Valley earned semester hours must be included in the major (six for a minor).

It is recommended that students meet with an advisor to review the requirements and advising notes for this articulated program, and have any questions about transfer answered prior to completing this degree program at GRCC.

General Education


Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Grand Valley State University requirements. 

English Composition and Communications


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.

Social Science


Select one (1) Social Sciences General Education Elective from a discipline other than PY.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics


Natural Sciences


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

Mathematics


General Education Total Credit Hours


30 (minimum)

Total Credit Hours


61

In What Order Should I Take Classes?


Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

Priority I Priority II

EN 101 - English Composition I  

PY 201 - General Psychology  

MA 215 - Statistics   

BI 151 - Introduction to Cells, Molecules, and Genes 

EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science  

EN 102 - English Composition II  

General Education Course-Natural Science

EXS 198 - Introduction to Athletic Training  

GH 200 - General Nutrition  

PY 232 - Developmental Psychology  

Priority III Priority IV

General Education Course

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I   

EXS 202 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education and Sports  

WE 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer 

EXS 225 - Introduction to Public Health  

General Education Course

General Education Course

BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II  

PY 241 - Introduction to Behavior Analysis  

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult My Degree Path for specific degree requirements.