Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EMT101 or WED106 |
Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | OR Current CPR/AED | 0–0.5 | ||
EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS146 | Introduction to Exercise Testing | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in EXS125 is recommended.View requisites | 1 | ||
EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
FON100 or FON241 |
Introductory Nutrition or Principles of Human Nutrition | None or SG in combo w/ FON241LL | 3 | ||
PED101RT or PED101ST |
Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance or Strength Training | 1 | |||
RE | Restricted Electives | 1 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS246 | Advanced Exercise Testing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS146 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
EXS255 | Program Design: Muscular Fitness and Performance | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EXS125 and EXS146) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS257 | Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EXS125 and EXS146) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
PED+++++ | Select one PED Courses from list in notes area | PED101BC, PED101BS, PED101CY, PED101GF, PED101KB, PED101LD, PED101PC, PED101PS, PED101SR, PED101TC, PED101TX, PED101YG, PED101YH, PED101YO, PED101YP, PED101YR, or PED101ZU | 1 | ||
(EXS270) or (EXS270AA and EXS270AB) or (EXS275) or (EXS275AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AB and EXS275AA) |
(Exercise Science Internship) or (Exercise Science Internship and Exercise Science Internship) or (Sport Science Internship) or (Sport Science Internship and Sport Science Internship) or (Exercise Science Internship and Sport Science Internship) or (Exercise Science Internship and Sport Science Internship) | Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. or Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. and Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. or Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division. and Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. and Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. and Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.View requisites | 3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS+++++ | Any EXS Exercise Science course | 1 | |||
FON+++++ | Any FON Food and Nutrition course | 1 | |||
HES+++++ | Any HES Health Science course | 1 | |||
PED+++++ | Any PED Physical Education course | 1 | |||
IFS110 | Critical Research for College Success | 1 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | ||
EXS125 | Introduction to Exercise Physiology | Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
PED101RT or PED101ST |
Resistance Training for Improved Sports Performance or Strength Training | 1 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS146 | Introduction to Exercise Testing | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor. Prior completion of or concurrent enrollment in EXS125 is recommended.View requisites | 1 | ||
EXS215 | Resistance Training and Recovery Techniques | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS217 | Cardiorespiratory and Flexibility Training | A grade of C or better required in all Prerequisites. Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EMT101 or WED106 |
Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for Health Care Providers or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Automated External Defibrillator (AED) | OR Current CPR/AED | 0–0.5 | ||
EXS246 | Advanced Exercise Testing | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in EXS146 or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 2 | ||
FON100 or FON241 |
Introductory Nutrition or Principles of Human Nutrition | None or SG in combo w/ FON241LL | 3 | ||
PED+++++ | Select one PED Courses from list in notes area | PED101BC, PED101BS, PED101CY, PED101GF, PED101KB, PED101LD, PED101PC, PED101PS, PED101SR, PED101TC, PED101TX, PED101YG, PED101YH, PED101YO, PED101YP, PED101YR, or PED101ZU | 1 | ||
RE | Restricted Electives | 1 | |||
EXS270AA or EXS275AA |
Exercise Science Internship or Sport Science Internship | Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. or Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.View requisites |
Students must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: (EXS270) or (EXS270AA and EXS270AB) or (EXS275) or (EXS275AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AB and EXS275AA) |
0–1 |
Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS255 | Program Design: Muscular Fitness and Performance | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EXS125 and EXS146) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS257 | Program Design: Cardiorespiratory Fitness | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (EXS125 and EXS146) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | 3 | ||
EXS270AB or EXS275AB |
Exercise Science Internship or Sport Science Internship | Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. or Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.View requisites |
Students must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: (EXS270) or (EXS270AA and EXS270AB) or (EXS275) or (EXS275AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AB and EXS275AA) |
0–2 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS270 or EXS275 |
Exercise Science Internship or Sport Science Internship | Prerequisites: Completion of nine (9) credits of EXS courses with a grade of C or better, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department/Division Chair and/or the Program Director. or Prerequisites: Completion of a grade of C or better in nine (9) credits of EXS courses, approved by the Department Chair and/or Director, current CPR and AED card, and permission of Department or Division.View requisites |
Students must complete three (3) credits from the following EXS internship course options: (EXS270) or (EXS270AA and EXS270AB) or (EXS275) or (EXS275AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AA and EXS275AB) or (EXS270AB and EXS275AA) |
0–3 |
Restricted Electives
Complete one (1) credit from one of the following course options not already selected in the Required Courses area. Choose a course that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor as needed.
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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EXS+++++ | Any EXS Exercise Science course | 1 | |||
FON+++++ | Any FON Food and Nutrition course | 1 | |||
HES+++++ | Any HES Health Science course | 1 | |||
PED+++++ | Any PED Physical Education course | 1 | |||
IFS110 | Critical Research for College Success | 1 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.