Physical Education Movement Science AAS Degree

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Schoolcraft program code #AAS.00284

The associate degree in Movement Science provides students with a solid foundation to begin a career in the fitness field. It offers a combination of theory and applied classes, combined with an internship in the fitness field. Students completing this program will be well positioned to transfer to a four-year institution in fields such as exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, and sports management, among others. Students also will be well prepared to take national certification exams for personal fitness trainers and group exercise instructors.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate in applied science degree.

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

First Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4
PE 111 - Introduction to Kinesiology Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3
PE 112 - Introduction to Exercise Physiology Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Winter Semester

BIOL 237 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credits: 4
PE 143 - Fitness Tests and Measurements Credits: 3
PE 147 - Exercise Techniques Credits: 3
PE 202 - Lifestyle Fitness - Wellness Credits: 2

Total Credits: 12

Spring/Summer Session

PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3
Mathematics - Select any general education mathematics class Credits: 3-5 *

Total Credits: 6-8

Second Year

Fall Semester

BIOL 238 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 Credits: 4
PE 207 - Facilities Operations Credits: 3
ENG 102 - English Composition 2 Credits: 3

Business

Select One

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 103 - Organizing a Small Business Credits: 3
BUS 120 - Strategic Selling Credits: 3

Total Credits: 13

Winter Semester

PE 212 - Applied Exercise Physiology Credits: 3
COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3
PE 225 - Motor Development Credits: 3
PE 121 - First Aid and Personal Safety Credits: 2 **
Elective Credits: 2-3 ***

Total Credits: 13-14

Spring/Summer Session

PE 291 - Movement Science Internship Credits: 3

Total Credits: 3

Program Total: 60-63 Credits

*Students planning to transfer should take MATH 111 , MATH 119 , or higher.

** Students may be granted credit for this course for prior certification and content knowledge. See the Prior Learning Credit webpage for general information. Contact the Dean’s office for information specific to this course.

***Recommended electives include any other PE class or BIOL 115 - Nutrition . Students interested in group exercise may want to consider PE 115 - Aerobic Dance Fitness and students interested in education may want to consider PE 240 - Physical Education for Elementary Teachers . Students planning to transfer may want to consider an MTA approved SOCIAL SCIENCES course.