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Exercise Science, associate degree

Our Exercise Science program provides coursework, education, and hands-on experience to prepare you for a career as a fitness and wellness professional. You will learn:

• Anatomy and physiology basics
• Applied kinesiology
• Exercise physiology
• Fitness assessment and programming
• Fitness promotion
• Interpersonal skills
• Fitness nutrition
• And many other fitness and wellness-related topics

Students may earn multiple career pathway certificates, along with an AAS degree in Exercise Science, within two years if attending PCC full-time. Those who complete the PCC AAS Exercise Science degree can also transfer to the OHSU-PSU School of Public Health and finish their without extra steps.

Award information

Degrees and certificates by number of terms to complete

Award	Length (attending full-time)	Financial aid eligible	Currently accepting students?
Associate Degree: Exercise Science	2 years		Limited entry, see how to apply to Exercise Science

Courses

Course listing for the 2026-2027 catalog year.

• Current class schedule

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
¹ó°ÕÌý100	Emergency Response for Fitness Professionals	1
¹ó°ÕÌý101	Exploring Exercise Science Careers	3
¹ó°ÕÌý103	Nutrition for Exercise	3
¹ó°ÕÌý104	Fitness Assessment	3
¹ó°ÕÌý105	Exercise Prescription	3
¹ó°ÕÌý106	Analysis of Movement	3
¹ó°ÕÌý107	Exercise Physiology	3
¹ó°ÕÌý110	Injury Prevention & Management	2
¹ó°ÕÌý131	Structure & Function of the Human Body	4
¹ó°ÕÌý180	Exercise Science Internship Preparation	1
¹ó°ÕÌý201	Advanced Fitness Assessment and Prescription	3
¹ó°ÕÌý202	Fitness and Aging	3
¹ó°ÕÌý203	Wellness Marketing and Promotion	3
¹ó°ÕÌý204	Advanced Exercise Physiology	3
¹ó°ÕÌý280	Exercise Science Internship I	4
´Ç°ùÌý¹ó°ÕÌý280C	Exercise Science Professional Project II
¹ó°ÕÌý280B	Exercise Science Internship II	4
´Ç°ùÌý¹ó°ÕÌý280C	Exercise Science Professional Project II
¹ó°ÕÌý280L	Exercise Science Leadership Experience	1
´Ç°ùÌý¹ó°ÕÌý280P	Exercise Science Professional Project I
¹ó°ÕÌý280T	Physical Activity Teaching Experience	1
´Ç°ùÌý¹ó°ÕÌý280P	Exercise Science Professional Project I
±á·¡Ìý295 &²¹³¾±è;Ìý±Ê·¡Ìý295	Health and Fitness for Life and Health and Fitness for Life Lab	3
±á±«³§Ìý102	Mental Health First Aid: Adult	1
´Ç°ùÌý±á±«³§Ìý106	Mental Health First Aid: Youth
´Ç°ùÌý±á±«³§Ìý107	Mental Health First Aid: Older Adult
±Ê·¡Ìý181´¡	Weight Training I	1
´Ç°ùÌý±Ê·¡Ìý181µþ	Weight Training II
´Ç°ùÌý±Ê·¡Ìý181°ä	Weight Training III
±Ê·¡Ìý281	Professional Activities: Resistance Training	2
Choose 3 of the following Professional Activities courses		6
±Ê·¡Ìý250	Professional Activities: Outdoor Leadership
±Ê·¡Ìý282´¡	Professional Activities: Group Fitness
±Ê·¡Ìý282µþ	Professional Activities: Older Adult Fitness
±Ê·¡Ìý283	Professional Activities: Mind-Body Disciplines
±Ê·¡Ìý287	Professional Activities: Aquatics
±Ê·¡Ìý288	Professional Activities: Team Sports Training
Exercise Science Electives		17
General Education: 4 courses
Total Credits		90