Exercise Science, B.S.

Major Requirements

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

• BIOL 221 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4)
• BIOL 222 Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4)
• HEAL 257 Principles of Nutrition (3)

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• MATH 104 Elementary Statistics (3)

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• MATH 250 Statistical Methods I (3)

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• PHYS 101 Introductory Physics I (3)
• PHYS 101L Introductory Physics Laboratory (1)
• PSYC 103 Introduction to Psychological Science (3)

Core Requirements

• 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)
• EXSC 333 Exercise Nutrition (3)
• EXSC 340 Exercise Physiology (3)
• EXSC 340L Exercise Physiology Laboratory (1)
• EXSC 345 Research Design and Analysis (3)
• EXSC 355 Exercise Psychology (3)
• EXSC 420 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)
• EXSC 424 Physical Activity Considerations for Chronic Disease and Special Populations (3)
• EXSC 440 Biomechanics (3)
• EXSC 458 Administration and Management in Exercise Science (3)

Complete 9 credit hours selected from the following:

• EXSC 320 Special Topics in Exercise Science (3)
• EXSC 350 Analysis and Conduct of Group Exercise Leadership (3)
• EXSC 360 Motor Skill Learning in the Rehabilitation Sciences (3)
• EXSC 401 Independent Study in Exercise Science (1-3)
• EXSC 402 Internship in Exercise Science (3)
• EXSC 438 Advanced Topics in Resistance Training and Conditioning (3)
• EXSC 444 Scientific Writing and Data Analysis (3)
• EXSC 465 General Medical Conditions Across the Lifespan (3)
• EXSC 497 Mentored Research (3)
• EXSC 499A Bachelor’s Essay (3)
• EXSC 499B Bachelor’s Essay (3)
• HEAL 350 Epidemiology (3)

Notes:

• No more than 9 credit hours from EXSC 320  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 9 credit hours from EXSC 401  may be applied toward the program requirements.
• No more than 6 credit hours from EXSC 402  may be applied toward the program requirements.

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