Build the Science Behind Human Performance
About Exercise Science
Exercise Science prepares students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs focused on human movement, fitness, health, and performance.
At CMCC, students develop a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, nutrition, kinesiology, exercise testing, and injury prevention while exploring how exercise and movement impact overall health and athletic performance. Coursework combines science, mathematics, and applied exercise principles to prepare students for continued study in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, and related health fields.
Designed as a transfer-focused program, Exercise Science helps students build the academic and scientific background needed for continued education in health, wellness, rehabilitation, fitness, and human performance disciplines.
Study the Science of Movement
Coursework
The Exercise Science program combines biology, health science, nutrition, and exercise principles to prepare students for continued study in human performance and wellness-related fields. Students explore how the body responds to exercise, movement, nutrition, and physical activity while building a strong scientific and analytical foundation.
Exercise, Movement, & Performance
- PHF 110 Exercise Science, Athletic Training, and Physical Fitness Seminar
- PHF 122 Kinesiology
- PHF 155 Introduction to Exercise Science
- PHF 208 Exercise Test and Prescription
Injury Prevention & Human Health
- BIO 121 Nutrition
- PHF 204 Nutrition for Human Performance
- PHF 207 Introduction to Injury Prevention and Management
- PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology
Anatomy & Physiology
- BIO 115/116 Anatomy & Physiology I (Lecture and Lab)
- BIO 117/118 Anatomy & Physiology II (Lecture and Lab)
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Where Graduates Transfer
Graduates of the Exercise Science program transfer to four-year institutions to pursue bachelor’s degrees in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, health sciences, wellness and fitness management, physical education, and related human performance fields.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the focus of the Exercise Science program?
The Exercise Science program explores how the human body responds to movement, exercise, nutrition, and physical activity. Students study anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, injury prevention, exercise testing, and wellness principles while building a strong scientific foundation for continued study in health and human performance fields.
Is this program designed for transfer?
Yes. Exercise Science is designed as a transfer-focused associate degree that prepares students for continued education in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, physical education, wellness and fitness management, and related health science programs.
How is Exercise Science different from Life Sciences?
Both Exercise Science and Life Sciences can prepare students to transfer into bachelor’s programs in areas such as athletic training, physical therapy, health sciences, and related healthcare fields. Exercise Science, however, places a stronger emphasis on human movement, kinesiology, exercise testing, injury prevention, nutrition, and performance-based coursework during the first two years of study. Students interested in more hands-on learning related to fitness, rehabilitation, and human performance often choose Exercise Science, while Life Sciences provides a broader biology and laboratory science foundation.
What kinds of careers or transfer pathways can this program support?
Exercise Science is designed to prepare students for transfer into bachelor’s degree programs in exercise science, kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, health sciences, wellness and fitness management, and related human performance fields. Students interested in rehabilitation, sports performance, injury prevention, wellness, and movement science often choose this program because it provides a more hands-on and performance-focused foundation during the first two years of study.
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