Exercise Science graduates, especially those that have taken advantage of practicum and internship opportunities, are prepared to work in fitness/performance professions such as strength and conditioning, sport coaching, personal training, and group fitness. A degree in Exercise Science also offers excellent preparation for health profession programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation (and other clinical exercise fields), chiropractic, and medical school.
Student Responsibilities
Review the responsibilities required to become and remain eligible for the 2 Plus 2 Guaranteed Graduation Plan.
Northeast Iowa Community College checkpoints
- Complete the World Language through one of the following pathways. The requirement may be satisfied through high school coursework:
- Fourth level of a single world language
- Third level plus a world language and cultural exploration course
- Second level of two languages
- Complete either BIO 151 Nutrition
- Complete BIO 168 Anatomy & Physiology I
- Complete BIO 173 Anatomy & Physiology II
- The following courses may be completed at NICC or the University of Iowa:
- MAT 156 Statistics OR MAT 157 Statistics
- CHM 132 Introduction to Organic & Biochemistry
- BIO 156 Human Biology
- NOTE: if you intend on later applying to Medical School, Physicians Assistant School, Physical Therapy School, Dental School, Chiropractic School, Optometry School, Podiatry School, Veterinary School, or Pharmacy School, you should not take Biology classes at NICC. Rather, you should aim to complete CHM 160 General Chemistry I, CHM 170 General Chemistry II, and CHM 171 General Chemistry Lab II at NICC.
- Complete all requirements for the AA degree.
- When transferring to Iowa, present a cumulative transfer grade-point average (GPA) of at least 2.00 from all colleges attended.
University of Iowa Checkpoints
- Complete HHP:2200 during the first year of enrollment at The University of Iowa.
- Complete the UI courses required for this major, as specified in the UI General Catalog.
- Complete at least half of the remaining semester hours needed for your major and degree during each of your two years at Iowa. (A total of 48-50 semester hours is required for the Exercise Science major and 120 semester hours for the BS degree.)