Follow a clear transfer pathway aligned with a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine.
Complete transferable courses that meet general education and exercise science or sports medicine major requirements.
Benefit from personalized attention and guidance from experienced faculty members.
Earn your bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost by completing foundational classes at Central Piedmont.
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The Associate in Arts degree is a good choice for students who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree in exercise science and sports medicine or an advanced degree in athletic training or physical therapy after graduating from Central Piedmont. In the exercise and sports medicine associate degree pathway, you will develop the foundational knowledge needed to succeed in higher-level courses at a four-year institution, as well as satisfy most general education requirements. As a result, you’ll be able to earn a bachelor’s degree at a fraction of the cost, while still graduating career-ready.
The exercise science and sports medicine Associate in Arts degree curriculum explores nutrition, personal wellness, anatomy, physiology and general chemistry.
If you plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree after graduating from Central Piedmont, you can learn more about guaranteed admissions, transfer fairs and more by visiting the Transfer page.
Exercise science focuses on how the body responds to exercise and how to improve fitness, performance, and overall health. Sports medicine focuses on preventing, diagnosing, treating, and rehabilitating injuries related to sports and physical activity. In general, exercise science is more performance- and fitness-oriented, while sports medicine is more healthcare- and injury-recovery-oriented.
Graduates may pursue industry-standard certifications to boost employability. For example, the American College of Sports Medicine offers credentials like the Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C). Additionally, the National Strength and Conditioning Association offers the premier Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) credential.
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