Last Updated
4/18/2024 1:55:29 PM
Health, Sport and Exercise Science, Associate in Science
Total Program Credits: 60-62
(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.
Stackable Certificate:
Integrative Wellness CertificatePersonal Trainer CertificateSports Conditioning CertificateSport Management Certificate
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Associate in Science Degree (Health, Sport and Exercise Science) emphasis, the graduate will be able to:
- 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.
- Differentiate the various professions to knowledgeably enter the field of health, sport, and exercise science.
- Describe the impact of physical activity and nutrition on the human body.
(Reviewed Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Program Map for Students
| MAT 170 ◊ # Elementary Statistics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 4 |
| PSY 100 ◊ Introduction to Psychology | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| RHT 101 ◊ # English Rhetoric & Composition I | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
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 |
| | | |
| RHT 102 ◊ # English Rhetoric and Composition II | Communications Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Fine Arts | Fine Arts Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Credits Mathematics | Mathematics Gen-ed | 3-5 |
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 | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| 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 Electives | Program Elective | 5 |
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 |
(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.
(Reviewed: Fall 2023)
Placement Measures
Sport and Recreation Specialty
Curriculum Code: (HSE.SPR.AS)
| BUS 150 ◊ Principles of Management | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Credits Humanities | Humanities Gen-ed | 3 |
| Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits | Program Elective | 8 |
| ACC 101 ◊ Financial Accounting | Core Course | 4 |
| OR | | |
| ECO 102 ◊ Macroeconomics | Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed | 3 |
| | | |
| BUS 200 Introduction to Human Resource Management | Core Course | 3 |
| Take Sport Management, Fitness and Recreation or Business Credits | Program Elective | 8 |
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 | 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 275 ◊ Facilities Management | Core Course | 3 |
| OR | | |
| BUS electives selected with advisor | General Elective | 3 |
(Select courses that meet the BS requirements of your transfer college. Foreign Language encouraged if transferring.)
Total Credit Hours: 60-62
KEY
(AA/AS/AGS/GECC) |
| General Education |
Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements). |
| Core Course |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in a semester for this program. |
| Program Elective |
Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. |
If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution. |
| Elective (general) |
Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits. |
| ◊ symbol |
This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course) |
| # symbol |
This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course) |