Pre-Exercise Science, A.A. (Western Michigan University - Applied Exercise Science)

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Academic Program Code: 635

This academic program lays the foundation to transfer to Western Michigan University to obtain a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis in Applied Exercise Science. This is accomplished by taking the first two years of the program at GRCC and transferring seamlessly to WMU to complete the final two years of the program. This Exercise Science program prepares students for careers related to physical activity, exercise, health and sports. The Applied Exercise emphasis prepares students for careers related to health/fitness instruction, cardiac rehabilitation, and personal training. By declaring this Articulated Pre-Major, students are on track to graduate with both an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University within four years (if enrolled in classes full-time).

General Transfer Notes & Michigan Transfer Agreement

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below. The courses transfer and satisfy requirements at Western Michigan University (WMU).

Students should contact WMU to obtain additional detailed information about transfer requirements. WMU 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 Western Michigan University and this WMU 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 Western Michigan 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.

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. Use transfer resources available and advising to select coursework based on Western Michigan University requirements.

English Composition and Communications

EN 101 - English Composition I Credit Hours: 3
Select one (1) course from the list below.
EN 102 - English Composition II Credit Hours: 3
COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication 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 General Education requirement.

Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course
Humanities General Education - Elective Credit Hours: varies by course

Social Sciences

EXS 189 - Healthy Living Credit Hours: 3
PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Natural Sciences

BI 101 - Introductory Biology for Non-Majors Credit Hours: 4
PH 115 - Technical Physics Credit Hours: 5

Mathematics

Mathematics General Education - Elective (Must meet MTA requirements) Credit Hours: varies by course

General Education Total Credit Hours

30 (minimum)

Program Courses

BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 4
BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 4
CHM 100 - Basic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
EXS 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer Credit Hours: 2
EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXS 202 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education and Sports Credit Hours: 3

Program Elective Courses

The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours still needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Courses listed below satisfy Program Elective requirements at Western Michigan University.

BI 232 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3
CHM 240 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 5
CHM 260 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHM 261 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
CHM 270 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
CHM 271 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
GH 200 - General Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3

Total Credit Hours

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 General Education - Mathematics PY 201 - General Psychology BI 101 - Introductory Biology for Non-Majors EXS 184 - Introduction to Exercise Science	EN 102 - English Composition II OR COM 131 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking OR COM 135 - Interpersonal Communication General Education Course EXS 202 - Psychosocial Aspects of Physical Education and Sports EXS 189 - Healthy Living
Priority III	Priority IV
BI 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I PH 115 - Technical Physics CHM 100 - Basic Chemistry EXS 156 - CPR/AED/First Aid for Professional Rescuer Program Elective Course	General Education Course BI 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Program Elective Course Program Elective Course Program Elective Course

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 Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.