University Parallel, A.S. - Exercise Science (TTP)

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Exercise Science
Department:ÌýPhysical and Health Education
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the Social Science and Education Department webpage or contact the Social Science and Education division at 615-230-3231 or ssed@volstate.edu.

This pathway is focused on developing students understanding of exercise science as it relates to the physical and mental well-being of each individual and ways to improve the lifestyle of themselves and others. This pathway isÌýfor students planning to continue their education to earn a bachelor’s degree in the field of exercise science.

Transfer Options
are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.ÌýÌý±·´Ç³Ù±ð:ÌýDue to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide. Ìý

Graduation Requirement

  • All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)


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  • °¿¸éÌýÌýÌýCredits: (3)

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  • ÌýÌý(Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
  • ÌýÌýCredits: (6)
  • ÌýÌýCredits: (3)Ìý4
  • Credits: (4) 2
  • Credits: (4) 3
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3) 1

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)


  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3) 5
  • Physical Education Activity Courses (PHED Prefix)ÌýCredits: (1-4)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3-6)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)


Footnotes


1ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ planning to attend UofM should take SOCI 1010: Intro to Sociology

2ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ planning to attend UTC should take BIOL 1110: General Biology

3ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ planning to attend UTC should take CHEM 1110/L: General Chemistry

4ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ planning to attend UTC should take College Algebra or higher

5ÌýÄ¢¹½ÊÓÆµ planning to attend UTC should take PE 211: Personal and Community Health

Recommended Schedule


This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.Ìý See your advisor to create a degree plan.

Degree Works, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.Ìý Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the Degree Works audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (15)


  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3) 1
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)


  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • °¿¸éÌýÌýÌýCredits: (3)

  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)


  • Credits: (4) 2
  • Credits: (3)
  • Credits: (3)
  • ÌýÌý(Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog)Ìý Credits: (3)
  • University Parallel Elective (Any Non-Asterisk Course) Credits: (3)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)


  • Credits: (4) 3
  • Credits: (3) 5
  • ÌýÌý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)Ìý4
  • Ìý(See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog)ÌýCredits: (3)
  • Physical Education Activity Course (PHED Prefix)ÌýCredits: (1)