Exercise Science, A.S.

Associate in Science
HEGIS #5299.30
Chairperson: Colleen Ferris
McDonough Sports Complex, Room 206, (518) 629-7372

Exercise science is the study of how the body responds to physical activity. Students in the Exercise Science program will study the relationship between exercise and human performance, as well as, the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The program of study is designed to provide an effective blend of classroom instruction and practical experience. Upon completion of the degree students will be foundationally prepared to sit for national certifications that relate to the fitness industry, as well as transfer on to related fields such as personal training, biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise nutrition, sports medicine, or occupational therapy.

Program Entrance Requirements

Courses	Entry Term	Special Notes	H.S. Average
1 unit of any math and 1 unit of any science	Fall and Spring	Strongly Recommended	N/A

Total Credits Required: 64

Major Requirements*

*or specific course equivalents as approved by the department chairperson.
**Required of first time, full-time students.

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1) **
BIOL 127 Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4
BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
EXER 100 Concepts of Exercise Training Credits: 3
EXER 101 Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
EXER 110 Exercise for Special Populations Credits: 3
EXER 200 Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 3
PSYC 225 Sport Psychology Credits: 3
(1) Restricted Chemistry Elective Credits: 4
(2) Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
(3) Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3
(4) Restricted Western Civilization History Elective Credits: 3
(5) Restricted Electives Credits: 6
PHED/HLTH Electives Credits: 5

(1) Restricted Chemistry Elective Credits: 4

Restricted Chemistry Elective-CHEM 100 General Chemistry/Health Sciences or higher. Course must be designated a “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences Science” course.

(2) Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

Restricted Mathematics Elective- MATH 120 Real World Mathematics or higher. Course must be designated as both “SUNY General Education Mathematics” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Science Mathematics” course.

(3) Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3

HIST 110 Interpretations of American History I Credits: 3
HIST 111 Interpretations of American History II Credits: 3
HIST 115 Intro to African-American History Credits: 3
HIST 139 Introduction to The Vietnam War Credits: 3

(4) Restricted Western Civilization History Elective Credits: 3

Restricted Western Civilization Elective:

HIST 100 Western Civilization and The World I Credits: 3
HIST 101 Western Civilization and The World II Credits: 3
HIST 130 Medieval History Credits: 3
HIST 137 History of World War II Credits: 3

(5) Restricted Electives Credits: 6

Restricted Electives: Courses must be designated as both “SUNY General Education” and “HVCC Liberal Arts and Sciences” courses. In addition, courses must be chosen from the following categories FL, HU, AR or OC.

Total Credits Required: 64

Suggested Course Sequence for Full-Time Study

First Term

FORM 102 College Forum Credits: (1)
ENGL 101 English Composition I Credits: 3
EXER 101 Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3
HLTH 160 Personal and Community Health Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Elective Credits: 2
Restricted American History Elective Credits: 3

Term Total: 14

Second Term

BIOL 127 Principles of Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4
ENGL 102 English Composition II Credits: 3
PHED 280 Introduction to Sports Medicine Credits: 3
Restricted Mathematics Elective Credits: 3
Restricted Western Civilization History Elective Credits: 3
PHED/HLTH Elective Credits: 1

Term Total: 17

Third Term

ENGL 125 Public Speaking Credits: 3
EXER 100 Concepts of Exercise Training Credits: 3
EXER 110 Exercise for Special Populations Credits: 3
HLTH 152 First Aid Credits: 2
Restricted Chemistry Elective Credits: 4
PHED/HLTH Elective Credits: 1

Term Total: 16

Fourth Term

BIOL 230 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
OR
BIOL 270 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
EXER 200 Fitness Assessment, Evaluation and Program Design Credits: 3
PSYC 225 Sport Psychology Credits: 3
Restricted Electives Credits: 6
PHED/HLTH Elective Credits: 1