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 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
SKAGIT VALLEY COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATION SKILLS (15 credits)
ENGL 103 Composition II (5) or
ENGL 104 Composition III (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTIATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3 credits)
INTEGRATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES
DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT
NATURAL SCIENCES ( 15 credits)
BIOL& 241 Human A&P I (5)
BIOL 233 Human A&P Non-Biol Majors (5)
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chem (5)
CHEM 161 General Chem for Health Sciences (5)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (22-25 credits)
BIOL& 242 Human A&P II (5)
BIOL 234 Human A&P Non-Biol Majors (5)
CHEM& 131 Into to Organic/Biochemistry (5)
CHEM 162 Organic Chem for the Health Sciences (5)
PE 200 First Aid, Safety and CPR (2)
HLED 193 Standard First Aid and Safety (2)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ETHNC 120 Survey of the Chicano People (5)
CMST 205 Intercultural Communication (5)
SOSC 110 Gender Roles and Social Structure (5)
ETHNC 210 Native American Song and Dance (5)
ETHNC 201 Minorities in American Society (5)
SOC 112 Comparative Ethnic Relations (5)
ENGL 233 American Indian Literature (5)
ETHNC 100 American Minorities (5)
HIST& 219 Native American History (5)
CMST 105 Multicultural Communication (3)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 270 History of Modern Asia (5)
HIST 220 History of Latin America (5)
SOSC 100 Global Issues/Social Science (5)
POLS 201 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
BUS 241Intro to International Business (5)
SOSC 180 International Studies (1-5)
HIST 280 Introduction to Chinese Civilization (5)
HIST 121Religions of the World (5)