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Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60
(formerly Physical Education)
Triton’s Health, Sport and Exercise Science department offers a program that is as diverse as Triton’s student body. If you want to major in Physical Education, Health or Exercise Science, want to be involved in sports or are simply interested in keeping fit, you can choose from a variety of transferable credit courses/concentrations. The schedule shown below is provided as guidance to students seeking the associate in science degree.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Health, Sport and Exercise Science) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- differentiate the various professions to knowledgeably enter the field of health, sport, and exercise science;
- describe the dimensions of health that impact personal wellness;
- identify leadership and professional skills within the field of health, sport, and exercise science;
- prepare nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle behavioral plans to safely lose, gain, and maintain normal body composition; and
- describe the impact of physical activity and nutrition on the human body.
(Fall 2021)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| BIS 101 ◊ Human Biology | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| HTH 104 ◊ Science of Personal Health | Core Course | 2 |
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan.
Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
HTH 104◊ may be used to fulfill a Program Elective.
| CHM 140 ◊ # General Chemistry I | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
| OR | | |
| PHY 101 ◊ # General Physics (Mechanics, Heat & Sound) | Physical Science Gen-ed | 5 |
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| RHT 102 ◊ # Freshman Rhetoric & Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14-16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers. Attend a Transfer 101 Workshop. |
Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101◊ and RHT 102◊.
| BIS 240 ◊ # Human Anatomy & Physiology I | Core Course | 4 |
| PED 153 ◊ Foundations of Exercise | Core Course | 3 |
| SOC 100 ◊ Introduction to Sociology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| SPE 101 ◊ # Principles of Effective Speaking | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 16 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic and transfer plan.
Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop.
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| BIS 150 ◊ # Principles of Biology I | Life Science Gen-ed | 4 |
| HTH 120 ◊ Nutrition Science | Core Course | 3 |
| HTH 281 ◊ First Aid CPR AED | Core Course | 1 |
| Take Credits | Program Elective | 6 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
Note: HTH 120 ◊ and HTH 281 ◊ may be used as Program Electives.
GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential.
| Additional electives chosen from PED and HTH | Program Elective | 5-15 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 5-15 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Optional Third Year for 3 Plus 1 Transfer Option with Concordia University
Program Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Sport and Recreation Specialty), the graduate will be able to:
- explain business and management strategies in varied fields of health, sport, and exercise science.
Sport and Recreation Specialty
Curriculum Code: (HSE.SPR.AS)
| BUS 150 ◊ Principles of Management | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits | Program Elective | 8 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
| BUS 200 ◊ Introduction to Human Resource Management | Core Course | 3 |
| ECO 102 ◊ Macroeconomics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits | Program Elective | 8 |
| Total Semester Credits: | 14 |
Meet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan.
Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)
Apply to your transfer institution(s). GECC Note: Take one additional Humanities or Fine Arts and one additional Social and Behavioral Science course, to be eligible for the General Education Core Curriculum (GECC) Credential. |
Consult with an Advisor and Intended Transfer Institution for Elective Selection.
| PED 106 ◊ Total Fitness | Core Course | 1 |
| PED 168 ◊ Theory and Practice of Weight Training | Core Course | 2 |
| PED 180 ◊ Strength Conditioning and Performance | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 194 ◊ Principles of Coaching | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 195 ◊ Introduction to Sport Management | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 196 ◊ Sport and Exercise Psychology | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 197 ◊ Sociology of Sport | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 201 ◊ Sports Officiating | Core Course | 2 |
| PED 210 ◊ Exercise Testing and Prescription | Core Course | 3 |
| PED 275 ◊ Facilities Management | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| BUS electives selected with advisor | | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
See Associate in Science Graduation Requirements: http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2021-2022/Triton-College-Catalog/Arts-and-Sciences-Programs/Associate-in-Science/Associate-in-Science-Degree-Requirements
See PED course descriptions.
Chairperson: Julianne Murphy, Ext. 3087