Exercise Science, B.S. Exercise and Wellness Concentration (STLCC 2+SLU)

This program plan is part of the formal 2+SLU transfer agreement between St. Louis Community College and Saint Louis University.

Students in this program will satisfy the degree requirements published in the 2023-2024 academic catalog at St. Louis Community College and the 2024-2025 academic catalog at SLU. Students must complete all courses and transfer to SLU by the Fall 2027 semester.

Students who plan to transfer to SLU after Fall 2027 should contact a transfer admission counselor to explore options.

Students who have been following a program plan from a previous year's academic catalog can reference their older program plan version at https://catalog.slu.edu/previous-catalogs/

For additional information see the catalog entry for:

Exercise Science, B.S.

  • Students must complete all the courses outlined on the Program Plan unless an exception is approved by SLU.
  • Students must complete an application for admission.
  • Students may be subject to admission review under circumstances outlined in the Admission Policies.
  • Students must present a 2.50 cumulative college GPA at the time of transfer to SLU.
  • This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option. 

Program Plans provide a guided pathway for students to earn an associate degree at their home institution and a bachelor's degree at Saint Louis University. Students may change the sequence in which they complete courses at their home institution. Students who complete a course that is not part of this Program Plan are encouraged to contact SLU to see if the course could be substituted.

St. Louis Community College Courses

Transfer Course Transfer Course Title Transfer Course Credits Equivalent SLU Course Equivalent SLU Credits
Year One
Fall
BIO 140 Principles of Biology I (MOTR BIOL 150L) ** 5 BIOL 1240 and BIOL 1245 5
CHM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry I (MOTR CHEM 100L) ** 5 CHEM 1080 and CHEM 1085 5
ENG 101 College Composition I (MOTR ENGL 100) 3 ENGL 1500 3
MTH 185 Precalculus (MOTR MATH 150) ** 5 MATH 1400 5
Credits 18 18
Spring
BIO 141 Principles of Biology II ** 4 BIOL 1260 and BIOL 1265 4
CHM 102 Fundamentals of Chemistry II ** 4 CHEM 1480 and CHEM 1485 4
COM 107 Public Speaking (MOTR COMM 110) 3 CMM 1200 3
ENG 102 College Composition II (MOTR ENGL 200) 3 ENGL 1900 3
PHL 101 Introduction to Philosophy (MOTR PHIL 100) 3 PHIL 1700 3
Credits 17 17
Year Two
Fall
BIO 207 Anatomy and Physiology I (MOTR LIFS 150LAP) ** ‡ 4 HSCI 3300 and HSCI 3310 4
PHL 104 Ethics (MOTR PHIL 102) 3 PHIL 2050 3
PHY 111 College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) ** † 4 PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320 4
Social & Behavioral Sciences Course 3 CORE 3600 3
Credits 14 14
Spring
BIO 208 Anatomy and Physiology II ** ‡ 4 HSCI 3400 and HSCI 3410 4
PHY 112 College Physics II ** † 4 PHYS 1330 and PHYS 1340 4
PSY 200 General Psychology (MOTR PSYC 100) ** 3 PSY 1010 3
HST 101 or HST 102 United States History to 1865 (MOTR HIST 101) or United States History from 1865 to the Present (MOTR HIST 102) 3 HIST 1600 or HIST 1610 3
Choose 3 credit hours from ART 109 (ART 2000), ART 113 (ART 2400), ART 115 (ART 2300), ART 116 (ART 2450), ART 165 (ART 2600), ART 172 (ART 2650), ENG 110 (ENGL 3100), ENG 114 (ENGL 3070), ENG 224 (ENGL 3060), ENG 225 (ENGL 3050), ENG 233 (ENGL 3080), THT 108 (THR 2510) 3 CORE 2800 3
Credits 17 17
Credits 66 66
Note:

This program plan is structured for a Fall semester start at SLU. Students interested in starting the Spring semester should contact SLU to explore this option. 

**

This course must be passed with a grade of "C" or higher. SLU must review this course if it is transferred from another institution or testing service.

*

ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) and ECO 151 (ECON 1ELE) must be completed to transfer credit for ECON 1900 which fulfills SLU's CORE 3600 requirement. 

BIO 207 (HSCI 3300/3310) and BIO 208 (HSCI 3400/3410) are combined to substitute for ANAT 1000 and PPY 2540 at SLU. Both courses must be completed. 

PHY 111 (PHYS 1310 and PHYS 1320) and PHY 112 (PHYS 1330 and PHYS 1340) are substituted for PHYS 1220/1235 and PHYS 1240/1255.

Saint Louis University Courses

Plan of Study Grid
Year Three
FallCredits
CORE 1000 Ignite First Year Seminar 2,3
CORE 1500 Cura Personalis 1: Self in Community 1
DIET 2080 Foundations in Nutrition 2,3
EXSC 3230 Exercise Physiology 3
HSCI 2500 Human Development across the Lifespan 3
IPE 2100 Interprofessional Collaboration and Healthcare in Global Context 3
STAT 1100 Introduction to Statistics 3
 Credits17-19
Spring
CORE 1600 Ultimate Questions: Theology 3
EDI 4361 Art and Science of Human Flourishing 3
EXSC 4121 Clinical Biomechanics 3
IPE 4200 Applied Decision-Making in Interprofessional Practice 3
Upper-level Elective 3
Upper-level Elective 3
 Credits18
Year Four
Fall
CORE 3500 Cura Personalis 3: Self in the World 1
EXSC 4150 Nutrition, Health, and Physical Performance 3
EXSC 4241 Clinical Research and Design 2
IPE 4900 Interprofessional Community Practicum 3
Upper-level Elective 3
Upper-level Elective 3
 Credits15
Spring
EXSC 4170 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
EXSC 4260 Enhancing Human Performance 3
Upper-level Elective 3
Upper-level Elective 3
Upper-level Elective 3
Upper-level Elective 3
 Credits18
 Total Credits68-70

For additional questions please contact:

Transfer Admission
314-977-2500
transfer@slu.edu