Exercise Science Pathway (ASA)
Exercise Science Pathway (ASA)
The Exercise Science Pathway degree will prepare students who plan to transfer to a participating four-year college or university and work towards a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Health and Fitness, or Kinesiology.
Pathway Counselor
Sylvia Hayes, Counselor
George Sharp, Counselor
Phone: (231) 777-0362
Email: counselingandadvising@muskegoncc.edu
Schedule an Appointment
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Exercise Science Pathway (ASA) Degree Requirements
Source: 2024-25 Catalog
The MiTransfer Pathway Associate in Science and Arts (ASA) degree includes the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in a particular discipline.
A minimum of 62 credit hours with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, is required for the ASA Degree. MCC and the Michigan Transfer Agreement require a “C” or better in individual courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements. These courses are shown in bold type below. Courses numbered below 100 do not count toward the ASA. Any course can be used only ONCE in any category.
| General Education Requirements (Minimum – 35 credits) |
| Communication – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better English – 101, 102 |
| Science – 6 credits with grades of “C” or better. Courses must be in two or more disciplines (subjects). Must include at least one lab science. Lab classes: Biology – BIOL 152 L&L Chemistry – CHEM 100LEC and CHEM 100A |
| Math – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Math – 141, 161, 162A, 295 |
| Ethics and Logic – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Philosophy – 101, 102, 104, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207 |
| Social Relationships – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Psychology – 201 |
| Western Culture -3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 198, 199, 202 English – 200A, 201A, 205, 206, 210, 213, 225, 226, 227, 228, 231 History – 101, 102 Humanities -195 Theater – 201 |
| American Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better History – 201, 202, 207, 211, 212B, 214, 220 Political Science – 111, 205, 220 |
| International Culture – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Anthropology – 103, 110 English – 207, 211, 218A French – 101, 102, 201, 202 Geography – 104, 105 German – 101, 102, 201, 202 History – 150, 151, 216 International Cultural Studies – 101GER (Germany) Philosophy – 105 Political Science – 202, 210A, 210B, 211 Spanish – 101, 102, 201, 202 |
| Aesthetic Values – 3 credits with grades of “C” or better Art – 100A, 104, 105B, 106B, 107, 108, 109, 117, 118, 204B, 207, 208, 209, 214, 215, 220 Dance – 100, 101, 102, 106, 200, 201, 206, 210A, 210B, 210C, 210D English – 216, 223 Music classes numbered 100 and above except Music 240 Music – 100, 101, 102, 103A, 192, 193A, 194, 195, 201, 202 Theater – 101, 102, 108, 121, 122, 141, 142, 144, 145, 147, 148, 160, 202, 203, 204, 217, 260 |
| Physical Education and Health – minimum 2 credits. PEA 121 MCC and the MTA require a “C” or better in courses used to meet ASA and MTA requirements, which are noted on this guide. Classes that may be used to fulfill MTA requirements are in bold. Program Specific Courses – 9 credits with grades of “C” or better. MUST take all classes BIOL 252 L&L CHEM 101 Lec & CHEM 101A |
| Computer Competency Pass any 3-credit-hour or greater CIS class with a grade of “C” or better, or pass MCC’s CIS 110/120A Computer Competency Test. Electives-Minimum 18 credits, chosen from courses above, or others reflecting your major or personal interests. |
| Recommended Elective – minimum 18 credits Please work with the MCC Pathway Counselor & refer to the transfer guide from 4 year institution to select courses to transfer. |
CAREERS IN THIS PATHWAY
Exercise Science Pathway Careers
After receiving a bachelor’s degree, the student will typically work in the following career fields:
- Biomechanics
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Corporate Wellness
- Exercise Physiology
- Health and Fitness Promotion
- Medicine or Chiropractic
- Occupational Therapy
- Personal Training
- Physical Therapy
- Strength and Conditioning
MICHIGAN COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
Exercise Science Pathway: MiTransfer Colleges and Universities
The Michigan colleges and universities listed below are MCC’s transfer partners in the Art Pathway for the MiTransfer Pathway Agreement:
- Andrews University
- Central Michigan University
- College for Creative Studies
- Concordia University – Ann Arbor
- Eastern Michigan University
- Ferris State University
- Finlandia University
- Lawrence Technological University
- Michigan State University
- Northern Michigan University
- Oakland University
- Saginaw Valley State University
- Siena Heights University
- Spring Arbor University
- University of Michigan – Flint
- Wayne State University
Exercise Science Pathway Map
YEAR 1 – FALL SEMESTER
| ENG 101 | English Composition | 3 |
| BIO 152L&L | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| Math Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Western Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective (Meet with a Counselor to select course) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-18 |
YEAR 1 – WINTER SEMESTER
| ENG 102 | General Composition | 3 |
| CIS 110/120A | Computer Competency Requirement | 3 |
| BIOL 252L&L | Human Physiology | 4 |
| International Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective (Meet with a Counselor to select course) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16-17 |
YEAR 2 – FALL SEMESTER
| CHEM 101LEC | General & Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| CHEM 101A | General & Inorganic Laboratory | 1 |
| PSYC 201 | General Psychology | 4 |
| American Culture Requirement | 3-4 | |
| Elective (Meet with a Counselor to select course) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15-16 |
YEAR 2 – WINTER SEMESTER
| PEA 121 | Human Movement Science | 3 |
| Aesthetic Values Requirement | 3 | |
| Ethics & Logic Requirement | 3 | |
| Elective (Meet with a Counselor to select course) | 3 | |
| Elective (Meet with a Counselor to select course) | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Required Degree Total | 62 |
