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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Exercise Science Transfer Pathway, AS


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Total Credits: 60

Major Code: 9280

Program Description

The Exercise Science Transfer Pathway Associate of Science (AS) degree program offers students a powerful option: the opportunity to complete an Associate of Science degree with course credits that directly transfer to designated Exercise Science bachelor’s degree programs at Minnesota State universities. The curriculum has been specifically designed so that students completing this pathway degree and transferring to one of the five Minnesota State universities listed in the program page below will enter the university with junior-year status. All courses in the Transfer Pathway associate degree will directly transfer and apply to the designated bachelor’s degree programs in a related field.

Note


*HPER 1160  is taken in conjunction with HPER 1120  and will count into the four credits for that class.

General Education/MNTC Requirements: 36 Credits


Complete at least 36 credits in courses from the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC), including all courses listed. You must complete goal areas one through five and seven. One course may satisfy more than one goal area, but the course credits may be counted only once.

Goal 01: Communication


B. Oral (one course required)


Goal 02: Critical Thinking


Choose a minimum of one other course outside of ENGL 1120 /ENGL 1121  and CMST 2215 

Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning


Goal 05: History/Social/Behavioral Sciences


Goal 06: Humanities/Fine Arts


Goal 07: Human Diversity


Completed with PSYC 1110  if taken at ARCC.

Goal 08: Global Perspective


Goal 09: Ethical/Civic Responsibility


Goal 10: People and the Environment


Program Information


Program Goals


By completing this program, students will achieve the following learning goals:

  1. Demonstrate knowledge of the major components of physical fitness;
  2. Describe the roles and functions of the musculoskeletal, cardiorespiratory, and nervous systems in the performance of physical movement;
  3. Describe and demonstrate assessment techniques and methods for cardiovascular and muscular strength and endurance;
  4. Demonstrate ability to design and modify exercise training programs; and
  5. Demonstrate ability to identify and assess factors to support optimal performance and injury prevention.

Degree Specifics


  • A minimum of 60 semester credits in courses numbered 1000 or above.
  • A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
  • Some students may need preparatory courses in the areas of English, mathematics or reading. Courses numbered below 1000 will not apply toward this degree.
  • Satisfy residency requirements.
  • A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program requirements.
  • Completion of specific degree requirements.
  • Each state university has specific program requirements for completion. Please speak with your advisor about requirements at receiving institutions.
  • To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
  • The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

Minnesota State Universities - Designated Degrees


If you complete a Transfer Pathways program at a Minnesota State community college and are admitted to a connected program at a Minnesota State university (connected programs for this specific transfer pathway degree are listed below), you will be guaranteed junior status and all 60 associate degree credits will count toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must meet special admission requirements for the major and are not guaranteed admission into the major itself.

  • Bemidji State University: Exercise Science BS
  • Minnesota State University, Mankato: Exercise Science BS
  • Minnesota State University, Moorhead: Exercise Science BS
  • Southwest Minnesota State University: Exercise Science BS
  • Winona State University: Exercise & Rehabilitative Science BS, Health & Wellness Management BAS

Pathway Plan


The following two-year Pathway Plan is suggested for full-time students. Part-time students will need more time to complete this pathway. For assistance with pathway planning, students should schedule an appointment with an academic advisor.

Semester Two (15 Credits)


Note


*HPER 1160  is taken in conjunction with HPER 1120  and will count into the four credits for that class.

Note


This information is subject to change. Changes and updates are posted on anokaramsey.edu.

You are encouraged to contact an academic advisor at 763-433-1230 for course planning assistance, information about transfer credit evaluation, and transfer options.

Anoka-Ramsey Community College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator and a member of Minnesota State. Disclaimer, Non-Discrimination Statement, and Student Consumer Information, such as graduation rates and median debt, can be found here: AnokaRamsey.edu/disclosures.

This document is available in alternative formats to individuals with disabilities by calling the Minnesota Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-627-3529.

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