1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts
BS in Exercise Science, Pre-PT
( 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
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Personal Trainer
Fitness Program Manager

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SPCH 109 Intercultural Communications: DIV* (5)
CMST 340 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
PSYC& 220 Abnormal Psychology (5)
PSYC 302 Abnormal Psychology (5)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
BIOL& 170 Human Biology (5)
BIOL 232 Human A&P Non-Bio. Majors (5)
CHEM& 161 General Chem. w/Lab I (5)
CHEM 151 General Chemistry (5)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology 1 (6)
BIOL 233 Human A&P Non-Bio. Majors (5)
BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 (6)
BIOL 234 Human A&P Non-Bio. Majors (5)
CHEM& 162 General Chem. w/Lab II (5)
CHEM 152 General Chemistry (5)
CHEM& 163 General Chem. w/Lab III (5)
CHEM 153 General Chemistry (5)
HLTH 100 Occupational Safety and Health (3)
HLED 193 Standard First-Aid and Safety (3)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)