General Studies Pathway in Exercise Science
Associate of Arts and Sciences Degree
Can you picture yourself pursuing a career in the physical fitness area? Does the science of exercise and the role it plays in good health intrigue you? This General Studies pathway in Exercise Science is designed to prepare students with the basic general education requirements required to transfer into a four-year program in Exercise Science.
Program Length 2 years (4 semesters)
Transfer Objectives Scientific reasoning, critical thinking, written communication, civic engagement, professional readiness, and quantitative literacy.
Is this degree for you? Yes, if you have particular interest in studying the science of exercise and the role it plays in maintaining good health.
Tuition & Fee At only $162.11 per credit hour, you’ll save $10K to $22K, in tuition costs alone, by starting at VHCC! Out-of-state students living within a 30-mile radius qualify for in-state tuition.
Elizabeth Fairbanks is an experienced Biology and Anatomy & Physiology instructor at Virginia Highlands Community College, with over 16 years of college-level teaching experience. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Emory & Henry College, Master’s of Science in Education with a concentration in Biology at Radford University and post-graduate coursework completed at the University of Florida.
Beth Fairbanks Pathway Ambassador OTC 209
efairbanks@vhcc.edu | 276-739-2525
Why start at Virginia Highlands?
For more than 50 years, VHCC has been committed to making our region a better place to live, work, and learn!
Receive Up to $2K Annually
Complete an Associate of Arts & Science at VHCC and you may be eligible to receive up to $2K annually for tuition expenses. Ask us about Transfer Grants. Beautiful 100 acre campus in Abingdon
Guaranteed Admission to 30+ Schools!
Start at VHCC and meet specified transfer agreement requirements and you’ll enjoy guaranteed admission to Virginia Tech, Radford, King University, Emory &Henry College, ETSU and more.
#1 College in the Region
Virginia Highlands Community College was recently voted the #1 College in the Region through the Best of Bristol Awards program – from a group of two and four year colleges and universities in southwest Virginia and northeast Tennessee.
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