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Butler Community College 2018-19 Catalog

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Butler Community College 2018-19 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Exercise Science (AS) - Update 8/13/18

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Program Information

An Associate in Exercise Science can help you further your career as:

An Allied Health Pre-Professional Track (Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant, and other)
Strength and Conditioning Coach
Personal Trainer
Sport Psychologist

Students will be prepared to take the Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) exam with the National Strength and conditioning Association (NSCA). Please refer to their website: www.nsca.com for additional information regarding certification programs.

Butler’s department of Fitness and Wellness provides an opportunity for a student to learn the foundations of the field of exercise science. This field of study incorporates learning principles of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, physics, chemistry, nutrition, and sport psychology. Butler’s program provides the student many opportunities to gain an understanding of these sub-disciplines thru practical, hands-on learning opportunities. The program also provides all students the opportunity to enjoy a wide range of fitness activity courses include: Muscle Pump, Fitness Circuit, Zumba, Yoga, Pilates, Karate, Rock Climbing, Golf, Bowling, Archery. And Fitness for Life. Degree Program tracks include Exercise Science and Athletic Training.

Contact Information

Matt Sanders
Lead Professor
316.322.3395
Office: BOE 500, Rm 501
msanders4@butlercc.edu

First Term: 16 Credit Hours

FW 275. Introduction to Exercise Science Credits: 3 ♦
EG 101. English Composition 1 Credits: 3
MA 135. College Algebra Credits: 3 (or higher)
FW 190. Fitness for Life Credits: 2
FW 221. First Aid/CPR/AED Credits: 2

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

AR 100. Art Appreciation Credits: 3
MU 100. Music Appreciation Credits: 3
TA 206. Introduction to Theatre Art Credits: 3

Second Term: 17 Credit Hours

EG 102. English Composition 2 Credits: 3
FW 279. Sport Psychology Credits: 3 ♦

Select one: 5 Credit hours

CH 106. Introductory Chemistry: General, Organic, and Biochemistry Credits: 5
CH 110. College Chemistry 1 Credits: 5

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BS 105. Sociology Credits: 3
BS 160. General Psychology Credits: 3

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

BA 104. Information Processing Systems Credits: 3
BE 160. Computer Concepts Credits: 3

Third Term: 17 Credit Hours

FW 220. Healthy Living Credits: 3
FW 278. Sport Nutrition Credits: 3 ♦
SP 100. Public Speaking Credits: 3
FW 225. Principles of Personal Training Credits: 3 ♦

Select one: 5 Credit Hours

BI 110. General Biology Credits: 5
BI 240. Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 5

Fourth Term: 16-18 Credit Hours

FW 277. Motor Learning Credits: 3 ♦
FW 299. Field Experience in Exercise Science Credits: 2
PH 143. General Physics 1 Credits: 5

Select one: 3 Credit Hours

EC 201. Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3
HS 131. US History 1 Credits: 3
HS 132. US History 2 Credits: 3
PO 141. American Federal Government Credits: 3
SC 120. Principles of Geography Credits: 3

Select one: 3-5 Credit Hours

FL 107. Beginning Spanish 1 Credits: 5
FL 109. Beginning German 1 Credits: 5
FL 118. Beginning French 1 Credits: 5
LT 201. Introduction to Literature 1 Credits: 3
PL 290. Philosophy 1 Credits: 3
PL 291. Ethics Credits: 3
RG 190. New Testament Credits: 3
RG 191. Old Testament Credits: 3
RG 210. Comparative Religions Credits: 3

Total Degree Pathway Credit Hours: 66-68

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