Undergraduate Catalog

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 maintain a minimum QPA of 2.50 in the major program to graduate. Students must receive a “C” or better in the following courses.

Major courses (82-83 credits):

Exercise Science Skills

EXSC 115Basic Aquatics

1

EXSC 201Team Sports

2

EXSC 202Recreational Sports

2

EXSC 204Teaching Group Exercise

2

Science

17 total credits of coursework in the Science department are required for Exercise Science majors. Science courses are chosen based on the students' career and/or post-graduate goals.

Exercise Science Theory

EXSC 150Intro to Ex Sci: Career/Content

3

EXSC 215Introduction to Sports Medicine

3

EXSC 221Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy

3

EXSC 225Physiology of Exercise

3

EXSC 225LPhysiology of Exercise Laboratory

1

EXSC 236Research in Exercise Science

3

EXSC 324Motor Learning and Movement Education

2

EXSC 340Movement Assessment

3

EXSC 360Exercise Testing and Prescription

3

EXSC 360LExercise Test & Prescription L

1

EXSC 380Exercise and Disease Prevention

3

EXSC 424Organiz & Admin of EXSC

3

EXSC 440Advanced Exercise Physiology

3

EXSC 480Exercise Science Practicum

3

EXSC 481Exercise Science Practicum

3

EXSC 495Senior Seminar in Exercise Science

1

Nutrition:

ND 112Nutrition I

3

ND 213Nutrition II

3

ND 331Sports Nutrition in Health Promotion

3

*Electives (6)

BUS 111Principles of Marketing

3

BUS 123Management and Career Options

3

BUS 131Accounting I

3

BUS 425Entrepreneurship and Small BusinessýOperations

3

PSYC 251Developmental Psychology

3

PSYC 431Abnormal Psychology

3

*Graduate level courses may be selected by those academically prepared under University policy and with the permission of the Chairperson. Elective credits are not limited to the courses listed above.