Program Information:
This program prepares students for baccalaureate coursework in the fields of exercise and sports science. It also promotes healthy lifestyles and enhances performance in exercise, sport and physical activity settings. Career examples include: careers in health and fitness; fitness trainers and instructors; personal trainers; sports management; athletic administration. This program also offers preparation for the first step on the pathway to Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Athletic training or related careers that require at least a Master’s Degree.
· This program is appropriate for transfer students
· Meets general education requirements, known as the IAI or GECC (itransfer.org/aboutiai)
· Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements, which vary; Students should meet with their Success Coach for planning prior to each registration cycle
· Students should plan to work with intended transfer school(s) early to determine which ESS or other electives will be required for that particular school’s admission criteria
· Important note: sequence courses such at BIO 175 and 176 should be fully completed at LLCC or students run the risk of having to repeat the first part at the transfer school
· Students who are planning on teaching in a secondary school should meet with a Success Coach for Education Majors
For Program Information Contact:
Health Professions Department at 217-786-2449 or see a Health Professions Student Success Coach.
Course Requirements:
Required General Education Courses
Please see your Success Coach for course planning. Students planning to transfer are recommended to verify senior-institution requirements.
Recommended General Education Courses
| BIO 101 | General Biology | 4 |
| OR | |
| BIO 107 | Human Biology | 4 |
| OR | |
| BIO 111 | Principles of Biology I | 4 |
| PSY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| Humanities Selection | 3 |
| Humanities or Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| Fine Arts Selection | 3 |
| CHE 101 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| OR | |
| PHY 101 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| Social Science Selection | 3 |
| MAT 141 | Introductory Statistics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
A minimum of seven (7) credits must be earned in both the life and physical science areas; must be selected from the list of General Education Core Curriculum courses and must include one laboratory course.
Recommended Program Courses
| ESS 250 | Introduction to Physical Education | 2 |
| Elective | 2-3 |
| Elective | 2-3 |
| Elective | 2-3 |
| Elective | 2-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 10-14 |
Recommended Program Support Selections
| BIO 175 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 176 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11 |
Total Credit Hours: 60-64