1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Exercise Science
(89 – 91 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, and cope with and prevent injuries. Graduates are prepared to work in various settings as managers of fitness programs, including corporate fitness or commercial fitness clubs, YMCA-YWCA facilities, retirement centers, hospital rehabilitation programs, and diabetes support programs. 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 major students must have a grade of 2.0 or higher in two of the required science courses
Department Chair
Dr. Matthew Chase
200 PE Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Department Assistant
 Colleen Mastel
200 PE Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Personal Trainer
Fitness Program Manager
Diabetes Educator
Cardiac Rehab Specialist

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
NORTH IDAHO COLLEGE COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
WRITTEN COMPOSITION (6 credits)
ENGL 101 English Composition (3)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL 102 English Composition (3)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5)
ORAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)
COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3)
CMST 201 Public Speaking (5)
MATHEMATICAL WAYS OF KNOWING (3-5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
SCIENTIFIC WAYS OF KNOWING (8 credits)
BIOL 227(L) Human A&P I with Cadaver (4)
BIOL 232 Human A&P for Non-Bio Majors (5)
BIOL 228(L) Human A&P II with Cadaver (4)
BIOL 233 Human A&P for Non-Bio Majors (5)
BIOL 234 Human A&P for Non-Bio Majors (5)
HUMANISTIC AND ARTISTIC WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
SOCIAL AND BEHAVIORAL WAYS OF KNOWING (6 credits)
INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits)
INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)
General Elective Credit (5)
ELECTIVES (20-24 credits)
CHEM 101(L) Intro to Essentials of General College Chemistry I (4)
CHEM 161 General Chem for the Health Sciences (5)
CHEM 102(L) Intro to Essentials of General College Chemistry II (4)
CHEM 162 Organic Chem for the Health Sciences (5)
CHEM 163 Biochem for the Health Sciences (5)
PE 288 First Aid (3)
HLED 193 Standard First Aid and Safety (5)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ANTH225 Native People of North America (3)
AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3)
COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3)
ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3)
ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3)
HIST240 American Indian History (3)
SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3)
SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3)
International Studies (one course)
FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3)
HIST131 Latin American History (3)
HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3)
HIST 210
MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3)
PHIL111 World Religions (3)
POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3)
SOC102 Social Problems (3)
SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3)