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Launch a career in fitness, wellness, recreation, or sports with a transferable Associate of Arts degree that connects directly to a Bachelor of Science at CSU Pueblo.

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AA to BS Available

Choose Your Concentration

Both programs award a Trinidad State AA degree that can also transfer directly into a BS at CSU Pueblo—so you spend two years here and finish your bachelor’s there without losing credits.

Full Degree

AA — General Exercise Science

60 credit hours

Prepares graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness, government, and community settings. An excellent foundation for advanced study in exercise physiology, fitness, wellness, or sport administration.

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Exercise SciencePhysical EducationRecreation
Full Degree

AA — Recreation Concentration

60 credit hours

Prepares students for professional positions and leadership roles in Recreation through experiential educational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement.

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Exercise SciencePhysical EducationRecreation

Program Cost

Tuition rates are identical at Trinidad and Valley campuses. Fees vary slightly by campus and credit load — see the full schedule for exact per-term totals. Course-specific fees (lab materials, software, certification exams) vary by program and are charged per course. Estimates do not include books, supplies, or room and board. Rates are for 2026–2027 and subject to change.
In-State Resident
$183.75/cr hr
$299.75/cr hr minus $116 COF stipend
Must be a Colorado resident to qualify for the Colorado Opportunity Fund (COF).
WUE Student
$275.60/cr hr
Per-credit-hour rate
Western Undergraduate Exchange rate for residents of AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, MT, NV, NM, ND, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY & US Pacific territories. Learn more at wiche.edu
Out-of-State
$306.40/cr hr
Standard non-resident rate
COF stipend does not apply. Financial aid, scholarships, and payment plans are available to all students regardless of residency.
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Where You Can Study

This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.

TrinidadTrinidad, CO 81082
Trinidad Campus
Address: 600 Prospect StPhone: (719) 846-5011

AA — General Exercise Science Concentration

Prepares graduates for professional positions in worksite, clinical, school, fitness, government, and community settings. An excellent foundation for advanced study in exercise physiology, fitness, wellness, or sport administration. Click any semester to see the full course list.

Program Code: Concentration: CIP Code:24.0101
1

General Education Requirements

These 36 credits fulfill TSC's Associate of Arts general education core. Many courses are guaranteed to transfer to CSU Pueblo through Colorado's gtPathways system.

36credit hours
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  • ENG 1021 – English Composition I GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • ENG 1022 – English Composition II GT-CO2 (3 credits)
  • MAT 1340 – College Algebra GT-MA1 (4 credits)
  • BIO 2101 – Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • BIO 2102 – Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • PSY 2440 – Human Development GT-SS3 (3 credits)
  • COM 1150 – Public Speaking (3 credits)

Choose two from two different areas: (3 credits each) (Arts & Humanities)

  • GT-AH1
  • GT-AH2
  • GT-AH3
  • GT-AH4

Choose one: (3 credits) (Social & Behavioral Sciences)

  • GT-SS1
  • GT-SS2
  • GT-SS3

Choose one: (3 credits) (History)

  • GT-HI1
2

Additional Required Courses

These 24 credits are specific to the General Exercise Science Concentration and are required for the AA-to-BS transfer agreement with CSU Pueblo. Work with your advisor to choose the right options for your goals.

24credit hours
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  • CIS 1180 – Intro to PC Applications (3 credits)
  • HPE 2000 – Perspectives in PE and Sport (3 credits)
  • HPE 2001 – Sports Law (2 credits)
  • HPE 2031 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury (3 credits)
  • HPR 1170 – Anatomical Kinesiology (3 credits)
  • HWE 1050 – Human Nutrition (3 credits)
  • HWE 1061 – Fitness & Wellness (2 credits)
  • PED 1010 – Conditioning Lab (1 credit)
  • PED 1002 – Weight Training I (1 credit)
  • Any additional PED or REC course (1 credit)

Choose one: (2 credits)

  • HPE 1000 – Intro to Physical Education & Sport
  • HPE 1001 – Intro to Coaching
Total Program Credits: 60

Students must earn a C- or higher in all required courses. Taking more than 60 credits at TSC may affect transfer credit. See your advisor for details. Full Transfer Agreement (DOCX)

AA — Recreation Concentration

Prepares students for professional positions and leadership roles in recreation through experiential educational opportunities that promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement. Click any semester to see the full course list.

Program Code: Concentration:RecreationCIP Code:24.0101
1

General Education Requirements

These 36 credits fulfill TSC's Associate of Arts general education core. Many courses are guaranteed to transfer to CSU Pueblo through Colorado's gtPathways system.

36credit hours
⌄
  • ENG 1021 – English Composition I GT-CO1 (3 credits)
  • ENG 1022 – English Composition II GT-CO2 (3 credits)
  • MAT 1200 – Math for Liberal Arts, or any GT-MA1 course (4 credits)
  • ENV 1010 – Environmental Science with Lab GT-SC1 (4 credits)
  • PSY 2440 – Human Development GT-SS3 (3 credits)
  • COM 1150 – Public Speaking (3 credits)

Choose two from two different areas: (3 credits each) (Arts & Humanities)

  • GT-AH1
  • GT-AH2
  • GT-AH3
  • GT-AH4

Choose one: (3 credits) (Social & Behavioral Sciences)

  • GT-SS1
  • GT-SS2
  • GT-SS3

Choose one: (3 credits) (History)

  • GT-HI1

Choose one: (4 credits) (Additional Science with Lab)

  • GT-SC1
2

Additional Required Courses

These 24 credits are specific to the Recreation Concentration and are required for the AA-to-BS transfer agreement with CSU Pueblo. Work with your advisor to choose the right options for your goals.

24credit hours
⌄
  • HWE 1050 – Human Nutrition (3 credits)
  • CIS 1180 – Intro to PC Applications (3 credits)
  • PED 1001 – Weight Training I (1 credit)
  • REC 2100 – Principles of Outdoor Recreation (3 credits)
  • REC 2210 – Recreational Skills (3 credits)

Choose one: (2 credits)

  • HPE 1000 – Intro to Physical Education & Sport
  • HPE 1001 – Intro to Coaching

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • HPE 2000 – Perspectives in PE and Sport
  • REC 1001 – Recreation Principals & Practice
  • HPE 2031 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury

Choose one: (1 credit)

  • PED 1010 – Conditioning Lab
  • Any PED course

Choose one: (2 credits)

  • PED 1002 – Weight Training II
  • HPE 2001 – Sports Law

Choose one: (3 credits)

  • REC 1020 – Intro to Sports Management
  • PSY 2333 – Health Psychology
Total Program Credits: 60

Students must earn a C- or higher in all required courses. Taking more than 60 credits at TSC may affect transfer credit. See your advisor for details. Full Transfer Agreement (DOCX)

Related Program

Pre-Athletic Training

Interested in sports medicine and injury prevention? Explore the Pre-Athletic Training pathway at TSC.

Contact Us

Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.

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Sarah Sloane
(719) 846-5690
Trinidad
  • TitleFaculty/Division Chair
  • DepartmentCriminal Justice & Physical Education
  • LocationTrinidad, Colorado • 110 Davis
  • EmailSarah.Sloane@trinidadstate.edu