Exercise Science Transfer Pathway
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE, 60 CREDITS
Riverland’s Exercise Science Transfer Pathway AS degree prepares students for a smooth transfer to a Minnesota State university with junior-year status. The program covers foundational courses in nutrition, fitness, and human performance, aligning with bachelor’s degree requirements in exercise science. With dedicated faculty, scholarship opportunities, and seamless transfer options, this program is ideal for students pursuing careers in health, fitness, and rehabilitative sciences.
Location: AustinProgram Starts: Fall
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Suzy Hebrink | (507) 433-0373 | susan.hebrink@riverland.edu
Admissions: 507-433-0600 | admissions@riverland.edu
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Required Core Courses (8 or 9 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL1070 | Human Nutrition (Goal 2 & 3) | 3 CR |
| PHED1145 | Lifetime Fitness and Wellness | 2 CR |
| PHED2160 | Intro to Human Performance Studies | 2 CR |
| PHED1117 |
Weight Lifting
OR |
1 CR |
| PHED2270 | Concepts of Strength & Conditioning | 2 CR |
MnTC General Education Courses (38 credits)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL1101 |
Composition I (Goal 1 & 2)
OR ENGL1102 |
3 CR |
| ENGL1104 |
Composition II: Argument (Goal 1 & 2; Prereq ENGL1101)
OR ENGL1105, 1106 OR 1107 |
3 CR |
| SPCH1100 |
Fundamentals of Speech (Goal 1 & 9)
OR SPCH1110, 1200 |
3 CR |
| BIOL1091 | General Biology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| CHEM1121 | General, Organic, and Biochemistry (Goal 3 & 10) | 3 CR |
| BIOL2021 | Anatomy and Physiology I (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| BIOL2022 | Anatomy and Physiology II (Goal 2 & 3) | 4 CR |
| MATH2021 | Fundamentals of Statistics (Goal 2 & 4) | 4 CR |
| PSYC1105 | General Psychology (Goal 5 & 7) | 4 CR |
| - |
Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences
SUGGEST SOCI1101, ECON2291 OR 2292, HIST1011, 1012, 1030 OR 1031 |
Electives (13 or 14)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HLTH1100 | Health | 3 CR |
| HLTH1140 | First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) | 2 CR |
| PHED1150 | Fitness Activities | 1 CR |
| PHED2180 | Psychological and Social Aspects of Sport | 3 CR |
| PHED2214 |
Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
OR PHED2216 OR PHED2272 |
2 CR |
| - | Additional credits as needed to reach 60 credits. | 2 or 3 CR |
For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Exercise Science Transfer Pathway program page at riverland.edu.