Exercise Science to Health Behavior Science: Strength and Conditioning Minor
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from University of Delaware.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Exercise Science prepares students as fitness technicians enabling them to properly conduct health screenings, administer exercise tests, and develop cardiovascular and strength training exercise programs. Students will develop an in-depth understanding of exercise physiology, kinesiology, exercise testing, and fitness programming. Graduates will be prepared to continue their education at the bachelor's level and qualified to sit for various certifications. Health Behavior Science majors at the University of Delaware explore and analyze how human actions, cognitions, communications, and environment affect health, chronic disease, relationships and quality of life across the lifespan. They work to promote healthy lifestyles through education, assessing needs, counseling and coaching individuals, developing and implementing programs, policy change, creating media and materials, and evaluating the impact and outcome of their efforts. The Minor in Strength and Conditioning is designed to provide students with an understanding of the theory and practical consideration associated with physical training to enhance strength and conditioning. Students will prepare to take the Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification examination offered by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Exercise Science (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking and Academic Writing | 3 |
| CHM 100 | Basic Chemistry | 3 |
| SOC 111 | Sociology or | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Ethical Issues in Healthcare | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Second Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| EXS 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXS 101 | Functional Kinesiology | 3 |
| HLH 110 | First Aid, Safety & CPR | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Third Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAT 153 | College Math and Statistics or | 4 |
| MAT 180 | College Algebra | 4 |
| EXS 105 | Conditioning & Strength Training | 4 |
| EXS 120 | Wellness and Health Promotion | 3 |
| 11 | ||
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EXS 135 | Exercise Science Clinical I | 2 |
| BIO 115 | Nutrition | 3 |
| EXS 205 | Fitness for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXS 225 | Advanced Exercise Testing | 4 |
| EXS 230 | Health Fitness Instruction | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| EXS 200 | Nutrition for Sport & Exercise | 3 |
| EXS 235 | Exercise Science Clinical II | 5 |
| 11 | ||
Health Behavior Science: Strength and Conditioning Minor (Bachelor's Degree - University of Delaware)
Seventh Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHAN 311 | Issues in Health Behavior Science | 3 |
| BHAN 160 | Health Behavior Science Seminar | 1 |
| BHAN 332 | Health Behavior Theory & Models | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Creative Arts & Humanities* (Breadth) | 3 |
| STAT 200 | Basic Statistical Practice | 3 |
| 13 | ||
Eighth Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHAN 326 | Research Methods & Stats for Behavioral Sci. | 3 |
| BHAN 335 | Health and Aging or | 3 |
| BHAN 342 | Intro to Adapted Physical Activity | 3 |
| HLPR 222 | Intro to Epidemiology | 3 |
| BHAN 334 | Health Behavior Assessment | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | History & Cultural Change/Multicultural Course* (Breadth) | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Ninth Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHAN 490 | Development of Health Promotion Programs | 3 |
| HLPR 430 | Behavior Change Strategies & Tactics | 3 |
| KAAP 447 | Advanced Topics in Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Social and Behavioral Sciencs* (Breadth) | 3 |
| XXXX XXX | Elective | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Tenth Semester
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BHAN 464 | Health Behavior Science Internship | 9 |
| KAAP 462 | Practicum in Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| 12 | ||
* Breadth requirements must be from four different subject areas and chosen from the University Breadth Requirement listing found in the UD online Academic Catalog. One of the four breadth requirements must also satisfy the Multicultural Requirement.
** The above represents one possible course sequence. Consult with your advisor for possible alternative sequencing.
Students must complete a minimum of 120 credits for the bachelor's degree in Health Behavior Science. Course offerings by semester may vary. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Wilmington: (302) 573-5421
University of Delaware
bhanadvising@udel.edu
(302) 831-2079
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 07/2019