1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Exercise Science, Pre-PT
(93-95 credits)
Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
Why study Exercise Science? The program is the study of movement and the associated functional responses and adaptations. Students learn how to assist people to live healthier lives through exercise, rehabilitation, and nutrition, as well as assisting them to overcome their fears, cope with and prevent injuries. The pre-Physical Therapy option builds in the prerequisite science and psychology courses required to apply to PT school. Knowledge and Skills The Exercise Science major prepares students to pursue advanced degrees in exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control and learning, cardiac rehabilitation, and adult fitness, as well as professional programs such as Physical and Occupational Therapy and Chiropractic. The coursework provides the knowledge and skills needed to pursue certification from organizations such as American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and American Council on Exercise (ACE). These certifications are widely accepted in the fitness industry. Membership into a professional organization is a graduation requirement. Program Director and Advisor Dr. Wendy Repovich 200 PE Building Cheney, WA Admission to the Program To officially declare the EXSC-PT major students must have a grade of 3.0 or higher in CHEM 151 and CHEM 152.
Department Chair
Matthew Chase, Ph.D
PE Building, PEC 249
Department Assistant
  Colleen Mastel
200 PE Building
Sample Careers
Personal Trainer
Fitness Program Manager

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
CENTRIALIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (5 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry (5)
CHEM 161 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences (5)
BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 (5)
BIOL 232 human Anatomy & Physiology Non-Biology Majors (5)
HEALTH & FITNESS (3 credits)
DIVERSITY (3 credits)
ACADEMIC ELECTIVES (27 credits)
BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology II (5)
BIOL 233 Human Anatomy & Physiology Non-Biology Majors (5)
CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic/Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 162 Organic Chemistry for the Health Sciences (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chemistry w/ Lab I (6)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM& 162 General Chemistry w/ Lab II (6)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ENGL 255 Women’s Literature (5)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5)
SOC 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH 225 Cultural & Ethnic Pluralism (5)
ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 210 Intro to Pacific Asian History (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)
HIST 280 History of American Foreign Relations (5)