Health and Exercise Science
Find your fit with an Associate of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science from Arapahoe Community College.
If you are passionate about the role of physical activity in enhancing health and preventing disease, this is the program for you! An Associate of Science degree in Health and Exercise Science will kick start your path to a career helping others optimize their health and wellness. Employers are looking for people who know the science of human movement and can apply this knowledge to enhance overall well-being. You will be in-demand. Begin your journey today.
Transfer Options
An AS in Health and Exercise Science from ACC enables you to seamlessly transfer to Colorado State University’s state-of-the-art facilities to complete your Bachelor's of Science (BS) in Health and Exercise Science.
CIP 240199 (ASHE)
This program is designed to transfer exclusively to Colorado State University's BS in Health and Exercise Science – Sports Medicine or Health Promotion Concentrations.
Health and Exercise Science students are introduced to concepts related to human movement and the promotion of positive health behaviors. Topics include human physiology and anatomy, nutrition, and factors contributing to chronic disease states.
Career paths for Health and Exercise Science – Sports Medicine graduates include physical therapy, cardiovascular rehabilitation, exercise physiology, medicine, and a variety of allied health professions. These careers typically require a bachelor's degree or higher.
A full time student can complete this Associate of Science (AS) degree in two years. This degree prepares students to transfer to a four-year university to complete the second half of a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Health and Exercise Science.
To be successful, students should have a foundation in science and math and an interest in working with people to support healthy lifestyles.
Admission Requirements
Program Requirements
- GT Pathways Arts & Humanities courses (GTAH1, GT-AH2, GT-AH3, GT-AH4) 6 Credits
- GT Pathways History course (GT-HI1)
- GT Pathways Social & Behavioral Science courses (GT-SS1, GT-SS2, or GT-SS3) 3 Credits
All courses required for this degree must be completed with a "C" or better to be considered for transfer to another Colorado institution. Transferability of courses to colleges or universities outside of Colorado is determined by the receiving institution.
Graduation Requirements
- Apply for graduation online at www.arapahoe.edu/graduation.
Job Potential
With your AS in Health and Exercise Science you can build toward your career with options in physical therapy, cardiovascular rehabilitation, exercise physiology, medicine, clinical rehabilitation, corporate health and wellness, fitness professions, and a variety of allied health occupations. Your path my lead you to a career in:
- Cardiac or cancer rehabilitation
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Corporate or insurance wellness programs
- Fitness centers or health clubs
- Athletic trainer or coach
- Sports psychologist
- Diagnostic cardiovascular stress testing
