Earn your Associate of Science in Health, Wellness, & Human Performance Field 100% Online
Explore your interests in physical and mental well-being and earn the skills and credentials you need right away or easily transfer credits to a higher degree level.
Flexibility and Convenience
Earning your Associate of Science degree at Murray State College online is convenient, flexible, and affordable. With no set class times and no visits to campus, you can log in when it fits your schedule, so you can fit your education into your life, not the other way around.
Expert Support
You’ll receive academic support from knowledgeable instructors dedicated to your success and access to tutoring and assistance in our Student Success Center. Our tech team is available to help you with any computer needs.
Learn New Skills
Whether you go on to earn a bachelor’s degree or enter the job market right away, Murray State College online will give you the skills you need to find success in today’s competitive job market.
Why Choose Murray State College?
Murray State College has been setting students up for success since 1908. Our goal is to prepare our students to succeed in whatever future they wish to pursue. Whether they continue to advance their education or enter the workforce, our graduates move forward with the proper tools and skills needed to be successful in life!
Program Requirements and Course Details
Associate of Science in Health, Wellness, & Human Performance
Depending on background and experiences, graduates of the program may obtain employment in the following roles with an associate degree:
- Fitness trainer
- Health Educator
- Coach
- Public Health Specialist
This program is primarily for the completion of pre-requisite courses for transfer to a 4-year institution.
4-year Institution
The AS in Health, Wellness, & Human Performance is designed to transfer smoothly to a 4-year institution (or 2 year applied science programs) where graduates prepare for a professional career as:
- Any program where a foundational knowledge of basic science and intermediate biology is important.
37 credits hours in general education courses
23 credit hours in program requirements
If you would like to receive a tentative evaluation of transfer credit,
please contact Online Admissions at 580.319.5453 or online@mscok.edu
Associate of Science in Health, Wellness, & Human Performance
Requirements
General Education Requirements (minimum 37 credits)
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 1113 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENG 1213 | English Composition II | 3 |
| HST 1483 | US History to the Civil War or HST 1493 US History since the Civil War | 3 |
| GVT 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| BIO 1114 | General Biology or other lab science course | 4 |
| CHM 1114 | General Chemistry I or other lab science course | 4 |
| Humanities (6 credits) – See catalog for a listing of acceptable courses. | 6 | |
| Mathematics (3 credits) | 3 | |
| PSY 1113 | Introductory Psychology or SOC 1113 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| General Education Electives (4–5 credits) – see catalog for a list of courses | 4-5 | |
| If student did not complete a high school computer course, at least one elective or program course must have a CIS or CS prefix | ||
| COL 1211 | Success Strategies (first-time freshman) | 1 |
Program Requirements
Program Core (12 credits)
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HWP 1113 | Personal Health | 3 |
| HWP 2213 | First Aid | 3 |
| NUT 1553 | Nutrition or HWP 1133 Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| HWP 2713 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
Program Electives (8 credits)
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| AP 1113 | Applied Anatomy (Fall only) | 3 |
| HWP 2222 | Sports Rules & Officiating | 2 |
| HWP 2963 | Introduction to Kinesiology (Spring only) | 3 |
Recommended Program Electives (3 credits)
| Course # | Course Description | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HWP 1132 | Lifetime Wellness | 2 |
| HWP 2232 | Theory of Coaching Baseball | 2 |
| HWP 2242 | Theory of Coaching Basketball | 2 |
| HWP 2813 | Issue Awareness | 3 |
| HWP 1011 | Strength and Conditioning | 1 |
| NUT 1553 | Nutrition or HWP 1133 Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PSY 2213 | Wellness, Exercise, and Sports Psychology | 3 |
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