Exercise Science - Pre-Professional Plan Transfer Plan (Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College)
This sample 4-year plan is designed as a guide for students planning to transfer from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
- This information provides only a suggested schedule.
- Test scores are also to be considered in regards to math and science placement.
- Actual course selections should be made in consultation with an advisor.
- Associate degree requirements may include additional courses not on this plan as specified by the community college.
- Please refer to the major bulletin for general degree information and major requirements.
(CP) Candidacy Prerequisite
** Candidacy required to take course
Year 1
Fall Semester - Year 1
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | EH 101 - English Composition I (CP) | 3 |
| SPT 1113 | CA 110 Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT 1313 | MA 112 Pre-calculus/Algebra | 3 |
| CHE 1214 | CH 131/CH 131 Lab General Chemistry/Lab | 4 |
| HPR 1593 | KIN 100 Concepts of Health & Fitness (CP) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 1
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1123 | EH 102 English Composition II (CP) | 3 |
| MAT 1323 | MA 112 Precalculus/Algebra | 3 |
| CHE 1224 | CH 132/CH 132L General Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
| PSY 1513 | PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Literature | Literature | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 2
Fall Semester - Year 2
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 2514 | BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab (CP) | 4 |
| HPR 2733 | KIN 282 Intro to Athletic Training (CP) | 3 |
| HPR 2212 (CP) | HS 170 First Aid (CP) | 3 (1 at USA) |
| PHY 2414 | PH 114/PH 114L Physics with Algebra/Trigonometry/Lab | 4 |
| Literature or History* | Literature or History * (Sequence requirement) | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
Spring Semester - Year 2
| MGCCC Course Name | USA Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 2424 | PH 115/PH 115L Physics with Algebra Trigonometry II/Lab | 4 |
| BIO 2524 | BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab | 4 |
| History | History | 3 |
| EPY 2533** | PSY 250 Life Span Development ** | 3 |
| BAD 2533/CSC 1113 or 1123 | CIS 150 Computer Applications | 3 |
| Total | 16 |
* Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, students
must choose a second history or literature to complete a two-part sequence.
**Recommended courses
Year 3
Fall Semester - Year 3
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 263 | Intro to Nutrition | 3 |
| BLY 121/Lab | General Biology and Lab | 4 |
| KIN 278 | Sport and Human Behavior | 3 |
| KIN 476 | Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| PE | Weight Training | 1 |
| PE | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Total | 15 |
Spring Semester - Year 3
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BLY 122/Lab | General Biology II and Lab | 4 |
| KIN 380 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| KIN 363 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| KIN 474 | Sport and Fitness Conditioning | 3 |
| PE Activity Course | PE Activity Course | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Year 4
Fall Semester - Year 4
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 486 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| KIN 475 or KIN 472 | Exercise Science Major Core | 3 |
| KIN 480 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| PE Activity | 1 | |
| Total | 10 |
Spring Semester - Year 4
| USA Course Name | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective 300-499 | Pre-Professional Concentration | 3 |
| KIN 484 | Apps in Sport Conditioning | 3 |
| KIN 479 | Fitness Assessment | 3 |
| General eds or PE classes | ||
| Total | 9 |