Exercise Science Transfer Pathway

The Exercise Science transfer pathway program trains you for health and fitness careers and prepares you to take certification exams offered by national associations.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements

Third Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PE 320 Anatomical Kinesiology 3
HLTH 125 First Aid & CPR 2
PE 310 Sport & Play in the United State (WI) 3
Remaining Goal Areas for LASC* Consult with MSUM Advisor 7
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • WI: Writing intensive course
  • *Goal areas must be completed, and at least 42 MnTC/ LASC credits earned if the MnTC wasn’t completed within the pathway.  

 

Third Year - Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PE 311 Motor Learning 2
AT 220 Care & Prevention of Injuries & Illnesses 3
PE 321 Human Physiology 3
Electives* Consult with MSUM Advisor 6
PE Exercise Science Activity Course 1
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *One elective course must be a writing intensive course at the 200 level or higher.

 

Fourth Year - Fall Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
HLTH 330 Disease Prevention 3
PE 365 Health & Fitness Instructor 3
Electives* Consult with MSUM Advisor 3
Restricted Elective* Consult with MSUM Advisor 6
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *At least 13 credits total of electives must be at the 300 level or higher.

 

Fourth Year -Spring Semester

Course No. Course Name Credits
PE 420 Biomechanics 3
PE 421 Physiology of Exercise 3
PE 469* Internship 2-12
PE 473 Exercise Testing & Interpretation 3
Electives Consult with MSUM Advisor 0-4
Semester Credits Total 15

Notes:

  • *Student must take at least 2 credits of internship, but may take more to bring total to 60 credits for the degree.

Award: BS

Degree: Exercise Science

Total Credits: 60

 

Some electives from the college may have equivalencies to MSUM requirements. Sixty credits are still needed to complete the degree. Other MSUM electives should be taken to fulfill the needed credits.

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

MSUM may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your MSUM advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses