EXERCISE SCIENCE (AS TO BS)
Effective Date: 6/21/2019 - 7/31/2020
Completion of the following curriculum will satisfy the requirements for an Associate in Science degree at KCTCS and related baccalaureate EXERCISE SCIENCE (AS TO BS) degree at Western Kentucky University. This pathway
meets the general education, pre-major, and program requirements.
The suggested courses in this pathway leads to an Associate and Baccalaureate major. The course
recommendations for the first two years are required for the Baccalaureate degree, but also apply to the
associate degree. The completion of these courses will enable a student to move efficiently into the last
two years of the baccalaureate program.
It is important to discuss revisions to the plan, graduation requirements, entrance requirements, and other
important program requirements with your advisor. Students who complete the associate degree in this pathway are
guaranteed acceptance into the pathway as stated, unless otherwise noted on the pathway.
Sample 1st & 2nd Year Progression
Pre-Transfer Notes
This agreement allows KCTCS graduates to transfer AS coursework from KCTCS into the Exercise Science program at WKU. Note: Students selecting CHE 130 also need to take CHE 135.
The major in Exercise Science requires a minimum of 55 credit hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. To be admitted to the exercise science program, students must have: completed 39-40 hours of coursework; completed the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher: EXS 122, 223, 296, HMD 211 (NFS 101), SFTY 171 (KHP 190), BIOL 131 (BIO 137 & 139), CHEM 109 or CHEM 120/121 (CHE 130 and 135 or 170), MATH 116 (MAT 150), PSY/PSYS 100 (PSY 110) or SOCL 100 (SOC 101) or GERO 100; have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5; submit application materials by the application date in order to be fully considered for entrance into the program. A complete application packet would include: (1) application, (2) prerequisite coursework worksheet, and (3) resume.
Student must maintain a grade of C or above in all major courses, and satisfy WKU graduation requirements.
Those with questions about the WKU Exercise Science program may contact:
School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport
College of Health and Human Services
Phone: 270-745-5857
Email: krs@wku.edu
Additional KCTCS Graduation Requirements
| 1. | Completion of minimum of 60 credit hours, |
| 2. | Minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA, |
| 3. | Minimum of 15 credit hours earned at the institution awarding the degree, |
| 4. | Cultural studies course, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
| 5. | Demonstration of computer/digital literacy, (Refer to the KCTCS catalog.) |
| 6. | One science course must include a laboratory experience, and |
| 7. | Two disciplines must be represented in Social & Behavioral Science courses and must be different than those in the Heritage and Humanities categories. |
Sample 3rd & 4th Year Progression
Program Notes
Those with questions about the WKU Exercise Science program may contact:
School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport
College of Health and Human Services
Phone: 270-745-5857
Email: krs@wku.edu
