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Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog (As of 09-27-19)

Exercise Science, B.S.

Degree: Bachelor of Science
Credit Hours: 73+

In addition to completing the requirements for this major, students must also complete the degree requirements specified in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog.

Courses within this major may also satisfy general education requirements. Please consult the Liberal Arts and Sciences General Education Requirements for more information.

Required Courses

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 111/BIOL 111L, BIOL 112/BIOL 112L

BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221

HEAL 257 Principles of Nutrition (3)

 

MATH 104 Elementary Statistics (3)

Prerequisite(s): Any 100-level MATH course or placement.

OR

MATH 250 Statistical Methods I (3)

Prerequisite(s): MATH 105 with a C- or better or MATH 111 or MATH 120 or permission of instructor.

 

PHYS 101 Introductory Physics I (3)

Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101L.

PHYS 101L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)

Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): PHYS 101.

PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychological Science (3)

Core Requirements

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EXSC 201 Foundations in Exercise Science and Physical Education (3)
EXSC 210 Cardiovascular Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
EXSC 211 Neuromuscular Assessment and Exercise Prescription (3)
EXSC 235 Motor Skill Behavior (3)
EXSC 250 Providing Healthcare for the Physically Active (3)
EXSC 330 Kinesiology (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 211, EXSC 235, BIOL 221 

EXSC 333 Exercise Nutrition (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201, HEAL 257, BIOL 222, or permission of the instructor 

EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210, EXSC 211, BIOL 221, BIOL 222 


Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340L

EXSC 340L Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210, EXSC 211, BIOL 221, BIOL 222 


Co-requisite(s) or Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340

EXSC 345 Research Design and Analysis (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 210, EXSC 211, MATH 104 or MATH 250 

EXSC 355 Exercise Psychology (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201, PSYC 103 

EXSC 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340, EXSC 340L 

EXSC 424 Physical Activity Considerations for Chronic Disease and Special Populations (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 340, EXSC 340L

EXSC 440 Biomechanics (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 330, PHYS 101, PHYS 101L 

EXSC 458 Administration and Management in Exercise Science (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201, senior status

Complete 9 credit hours selected from the following:

Course NameTerm TakenGrade
EXSC 320 Special Topics in Exercise Science (3)

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing

EXSC 350 Analysis and Conduct of Group Exercise Leadership (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201, EXSC 210, EXSC 211 

EXSC 360 Motor Skill Learning in the Rehabilitation Sciences (3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 235

EXSC 401 Independent Study in Exercise Science (1-3)

Prerequisite(s): EXSC 201 or PEHD 201; and permission of the department and instructor.

EXSC 402 Internship in Exercise Science (3)

Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and permission of instructor. 

EXSC 438 Advanced Topics in Resistance Training and Conditioning (3)

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 222/BIOL 221, EXSC 340 or permission of the instructor.

EXSC 444 Scientific Writing and Data Analysis (3)

Prerequisite(s): Senior status.

EXSC 465 General Medical Conditions Across the Lifespan (3)

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 221, BIOL 222

EXSC 497 Mentored Research (3)
EXSC 499 Bachelor’s Essay (6)

Prerequisite(s): Honor’s College student

HEAL 350 Epidemiology (3)

Prerequisite(s): HEAL 215 

Coursework Meeting Major Requirements Excluded from the Major GPA Calculation

The following courses are excluded: BIOL 221, BIOL 222, HEAL 257, MATH 104, MATH 250, PHYS 101, PHYS 101L, PSYC 103 

Notes: This worksheet is not intended to replace face-to-face advising.





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