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
Exercise Science Skills (8 credits)
Science (16 credits)
16 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. BIO 121, BIO 121L, BIO 122, BIO 122L are required for all Exercise Science students.
Exercise Science Theory (42 credits)
| EXSC 150 | Intro to Ex Sci: Career/Content | 3 |
| EXSC 210 | Anatomical Concepts in EXSC | 1 |
| EXSC 215 | Introduction to Sports Medicine | 3 |
| EXSC 221 | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSC 225 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSC 225L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| EXSC 236 | Research and Scientific Writing in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC 324 | Motor Learning and Movement Education | 2 |
| EXSC 340 | Movement Assessment | 3 |
| EXSC 360 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSC 360L | Exercise Test & Prescription L | 1 |
| EXSC 380 | Exercise and Wellness for Special Populations | 3 |
| EXSC 424 | Organiz & Admin of EXSC | 3 |
| EXSC 440 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 480 | Exercise Science Practicum | 3 |
| EXSC 481 | Exercise Science Practicum | 3 |
| EXSC 495 | Senior Seminar in Exercise Science | 1 |
Nutrition (9 credits)
*Electives (at least 6 credits)
*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.
*Can also include any science course or other necessary graduate school pre-requisite