Exercise Science Academic Focus Plan
Academic Focus Plans are a suggested semester-by-semester course schedule with classes designed to help you transfer into your desired major at your chosen 4-year college. Focus plans do not substitute for academic advising. Contact an advisor for further information regarding placement based on Placement exam scores, scheduling, degree requirements, and graduation requirements. Your official degree that you will be pursuing at St. Louis Community College with this focus plan is the Associate in Arts - General Transfer Studies.
Missouri Civics Examination. Students entering college for the very first time in fall 2019 and who intend to complete an associate’s degree must successfully complete a civics examination. Information on who is eligible for a waiver can be found on the STLCC website.
PLEASE NOTE: If you originally enrolled at STLCC prior to Spring 2024, you may need to view an archived catalog for your correct program requirements. Please speak with an advisor or the program coordinator for more information.
| First Year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 101 | College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) | 3 | Placement score or ENG 030 or ENG 070 with a grade of "C" or better or recommendation of department and Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| MTH 160 or 160S | Precalculus Algebra (MOTR MATH 130) or Precalculus Algebra with Support (MOTR MATH 130) | 3 | MTH 140 (or MTH 140S) with a grade of "C" or better or satisfactory score on placement test, and Reading Proficiency | The following courses are not recommended for this pathway: MTH 161, MTH 166, MTH 170, MTH 180, and MTH 186. |
| PSY 200 | General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| ART 100 | Art Appreciation (MOTR ARTS 100) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Choose from ART, ENG 2XX, MUS, and PHL MOTR courses. Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| BIO 111 | Introductory Biology I (MOTR BIOL 100L) | 4 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| ENG 102 | College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) | 3 | ENG 101 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology (MOTR SOCI 101) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| COM 101 or 107 | Oral Communication I (MOTR COMM 100) or Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) | 3 | Concurrent enrollment in ENG 070 or Reading Proficiency | Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| MUS 114 | Music Appreciation (MOTR MUSC 100) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Choose from ART, ENG 2XX, MUS, and PHL MOTR courses. Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| CHM 101 or 105 | Fundamentals of Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 100L) or General Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 150L) | 5 | MTH 140S with a minimum grade of "C" or higher, or placement into MTH 140 or higher, and Reading Proficiency | |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |||
| Summer | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| HST 101 or 102 | United States History to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) or United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | |
| Credit Hours | 3 | |||
| Second Year | ||||
| Fall | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| BIO 207 | Anatomy and Physiology I (MOTR LIFS 150LAP) | 4 | BIO 111 or BIO 140 or CHM 101 with a minimum grade of "C", or college-level course equivalent, and Reading Proficiency | |
| PHL 101 | Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) | 3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Choose from ART, ENG 2XX, MUS, and PHL MOTR courses. Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| DIT 115 | Principles of Nutrition (MOTR LIFS 100N) | 3 | Reading Proficiency | |
| HW 101 | Foundations of Sport and Exercise Psychology | 3 | PSY 200 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Check with transfer institution. |
| Credit Hours | 13 | |||
| Spring | Credit Hours | Prerequisites | Milestones/Notes | |
| BIO 208 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 | BIO 207 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Apply for graduation. |
| BIO 209 or HIM 101 | Kinesiology Fundamentals or Medical Terminology and Language | 3 | BIO 207 with a minimum grade of "C" and Reading Proficiency | Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| HW 102 or 104 | Personal Health and Wellness or Wellness and Fitness Concepts | 3 | Reading Proficiency | Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| HW 103 or 109 | Stress Management or First Aid | 2-3 | Reading Proficiency or concurrent enrollment in RDG 079 | Check with transfer institution for best option. |
| Credit Hours | 12-13 | |||
| Total Credit Hours | 61-62 | |||
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**Students completing a course that has been assigned a MOTR number may transfer that course to any public institution in Missouri. Those who complete CORE 42 requirements will have that verification on their transcript.
*** It is your responsibility to verify that the courses listed above will transfer to the four-year institution of your choice. Maximize your transfer credits/classes by meeting with an academic advisor.