1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Exercise Science, Pre-OT
(93-95 credits)
Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
What will I study? 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-Occupational Therapy option builds in the prerequisite science and psychology courses required to apply to a graduate program in OT. 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 Therapy, 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-OT major students must have a grade of 3.0 or higher in CHEM 161 and CHEM 162.
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
HIGHLINE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argumentation (5)
ENGL 205 Research and Persuasive Writing (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research and Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (20 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCE (20 credits)
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry (5)
CHEM 161 General Chemistry for Health Sciences (5)
CHEM& 131 Intro to Organic Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 162 Organic Chemistry for Health Sciences (5)
BIOL& 160 General Biology w/ Lab (5)
BIOL 232 Human Anatomy and Physiology Non-BIOL Majors (5)
BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (5)
BIOL 233 Human Anatomy and Physiology Non-BIOL Majors (5)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
P E 171 Fitness and Nutrition Concepts (2)
HLED 372 Applied Nutrition and Physical Fitness (3)
DIVERSITY AND GLOBALISM (3 credits)
ELECTIVES (12 credits)
BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (5)
BIOL 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology Non-BIOL Majors (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)
DGS 172 The Queer Experience (5)
PHIL 147 Gender and Philosophy (5)
DGS 136 African-American Roots (5)
DGS 137 African-American Experience (5)
DGS 155 Native American Studies (5)
CMST 200 Intercultural Communication (5)
International Studies (one course)
GEOG 120 World Geography (5)
POLS 180 Critical Issues in World Politics (5)
POLS 190 Critical Issues in World Politics II (5)
GEOG 250 Geography of World Cities (5)
POLS& 203 Into to International Relations (5)
POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5)
PHIL 145 Into to Eastern Philosophy (5)
PHIL 150 Modern Political Philosophy (5)
PHIL 160 World Religion (5)
BUSN 207 Cultural Awareness & Business Etiquette 95)