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University Parallel, A.S. - Health, Physical Education, and Sports Medicine

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Health, Physical Education, and Sports Medicine 

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 Health, Physical Education, and Sports Medicine.

Transfer Options
The University Parallel, Associate of Science Degree is designed for transfer to universities offering a Baccalaureate degree.  Contact your advisor for additional information.

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) Credits: (9)
  • History  Credits: (6)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
  • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
  • HED 120 - ^Introduction to Wellness Credits: (3)
  • PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)

  • EXSC 190 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: (3)
  • EXSC 290P - Health/Exercise Science Practicum Credits: (3)
  • HED 100 - Personal Health 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)
  • Physical Education Activity (PHED course) Credits: (1)

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)
  • History  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (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)
  • HED 100 - Personal Health Credits: (3)
  • COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)

  • OR  COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking  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)
  • HED 200 - First Aid and Safety/CPR Credits: (3)
  • EXSC 290P - Health/Exercise Science Practicum Credits: (3)
  • HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (Literature Course - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)

  • BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
  • PHED 220 - Care of Athletic Injuries Credits: (3)
  • MATH 1010 - ^Math for General Studies Credits: (3) OR HIGHER
  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts  (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity (PHED Course) Credits: (1)