8121 - Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Exercise Science

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Degree and Cert Programs (EMC10)AA - Associate in Arts

Program Overview Program Learning Outcomes Program Requirements

Academic Plan Code

8121

Effective Term

Fall

Effective Year

2026

Offered At

CGC, EMC, GCC, MCC, PCC, PVC, RSC, SCC, SMC

Award Type

AA - Associate in Arts

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Minimum Total Program Credits/Hours

Maximum Total Program Credits/Hours

GPA

2.00

CIP Code

31.0505

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC)

Upon completion of a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as: 21-1091.00 Health Promotion Specialist 21-1094.00 Community Health Workers 39-9031.00 Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors 29-1128.00 Exercise Physiologists 11-9179.01 Fitness and Wellness Coordinators 21-1091.00 Health Education Specialists Upon completion of a graduate degree, students may pursue a career as: 29-1123.00 Physical Therapists 29-1122.00 Occupational Therapists 29-9091.00 Athletic Trainers 29-1071.00 Physician Assistants 29-1229.06 Sports Medicine Physicians 29-1128.00 Exercise Physiologists

Program Description

The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Exercise Science provides the first two years of a four-year curriculum for students who wish to specialize in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Clinical Exercise Physiology, Sport Science, Healthy Lifestyles Coaching, or Fitness and Wellness. With a bachelor's degree, students may pursue a career as a fitness specialist or director, strength and conditioning specialist, healthy lifestyles coach, or an exercise physiologist. With a graduate degree, students may pursue careers in a number of fields, including but not limited to physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, exercise physiology, medicine, and physician assistant. Certificates of Completion (CCLs) in Personal Trainer and Personal Trainer Advanced as well as an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Exercise Science: Health, Fitness, and Sports Performance are also available.

Program Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses in the program.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date

6/23/2026

Disclaimer

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.