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University Parallel, A.S. - Exercise Science (TTP)

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Exercise Science

For more information, contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

This pathway is focused on developing students understanding of exercise science as it relates to the physical and mental well-being of each individual and ways to improve the lifestyle of themselves and others. This pathway is for students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of exercise science.

Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found at https://www.volstate.edu/graduation/exit-exams.

CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

General Education Requirements - Credits (41)

  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  Credits: (3)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
  • History  Credits: (6)
  • Mathematics  Credits: (3) 4
  • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4) 2
  • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4) 3
  • HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
  • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3) 1

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

  • EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: (3)
  • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
  • HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
  • PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: (3) 5
  • Physical Education Activity Courses (PHED Prefix) Credits: (1-4)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3-6)

Footnotes

1 Students planning to attend UofM should take SOCI 1010: Intro to Sociology

2 Students planning to attend UTC should take BIOL 1110: General Biology

3 Students planning to attend UTC should take CHEM 1110/L: General Chemistry

4 Students planning to attend UTC should take College Algebra or higher

5 Students planning to attend UTC should take PE 211: Personal and Community Health

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)

  • ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
  • HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
  • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3) 1
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • History  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

  • ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
  • EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)

  • OR  COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication  Credits: (3)

  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)
  • History  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)

  • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4) 2
  • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
  • HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog)  Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4) 3
  • PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: (3) 5
  • Mathematics  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3) 4
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity Course (PHED Prefix) Credits: (1)