Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
Program Requirements for Exercise Science Majors
(82-83 credits)
The Exercise Science program provides students with expertise in acute and chronic changes to the body with exercise, requiring coursework in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, exercise physiology, nutrition, research methods, disease prevention, and exercise testing and prescription. The degree culminates in two semesters of practicum experience, providing students with hands-on experience in their future careers.
Exercise Science majors must attain a minimum QPA of 2.50 in the major program to graduate. Students who do not meet these requirements will not be admitted into the program. Students must receive a “C” or better in the following courses.
Major courses (82-83 credits):
Skills:
Sciences:
| BIOL 114 | Microbiology for the Healthcare?Professional | 3 |
| BIOL 114L | Microbiology for the Healthcare?Professional Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 121 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 121L | Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 |
| BIOL 122 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 122L | Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 121 | Principles of Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 121L | Principles of Chemistry Lab | 1 |
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| MATH 155 | Statistics for Behavioral/Social Science | 3 |
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| MATH 220 | Introduction to Probability and?Statistics | 3 |
Exercise Science Theory
| ATES 210 | Anatomical Concepts in ATES | 1 |
| ATES 215 | Introduction to Sports Medicine | 3 |
| ATES 221 | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy | 3 |
| ATES 225 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| ATES 225L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| ATES 236 | Research in Exercise Science | 3 |
| PSYC 439 | Introduction to Sports Psychology | 3 |
| ATES 324 | Motor Learning and Movement Education | 2 |
| ATES 360 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| ATES 360L | Exercise Test & Prescription L | 1 |
| ATES 380 | Exercise and Disease Prevention | 3 |
| ATES 424 | Organization and Administration of?Physical Education | 3 |
| ATES 440 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ATES 457 | Sports and Recreation Management | 3 |
| ATES 475 | Clinical Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| ATES 480A | Exercise Science Practicum | 3 |
| ATES 480B | Exercise Science Practicum | 3 |
| ATES 495 | Senior Seminar in Exercise Science | 1 |
Nutrition:
*Electives (6)
| BUS 111 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| BUS 123 | Management and Career Options | 3 |
| BUS 131 | Accounting I | 3 |
| BUS 425 | Entrepreneurship and Small Business?Operations | 3 |
*Graduate level courses SNES 509 or SNES 510 may be selected by those academically prepared under University policy and with the permission of the Chairperson.