Exercise Science, B.S.
[Exercise Science -- 1299.30]
SPECIFICS OF THE EXERCISE SCIENCE B.S. DEGREE
The Bachelor of Science degree program is recommended for students pursuing careers involving the application of exercise physiology to fitness instruction and programming. A strong foundation in academic coursework in the sciences is combined with the use of modern exercise physiology laboratory equipment and internship experiences to prepare graduates for work in health and fitness facilities, corporate fitness programs, and medical fitness or rehabilitation programs. Students are prepared to obtain professional certification from recognized organizations such as the American College of Sports Medicine, the American Council on Exercise, and the American Academy of Health and Fitness Professionals, which are credentials increasingly required for fitness work involving healthy and patient populations in fitness, sports, and clinical settings.
Students may also choose this major as core foundational coursework leading to graduate or health professional program work in athletic training, sports psychology, physical therapy, athletic administration, physician assistant, and medicine.
Minimum Total Hours: 120
Total Liberal Arts Hours Required: 60
General Education Requirements: Per the Core Curriculum Requirements list (see General Education Council); the lab science and mathematics proficiency requirements are met through the major.
Minimum Requirements: Overall and major GPA of 2.0; no grade less than C- in the major.
Transfer Requirements: See institutional transfer policies.
Application to the Major: Standard institutional major application should be submitted at the end of the sophomore year. A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required for acceptance to the major.
Major Requirements: 62 hours with a minimum of 13 hours in exercise science as follows:
- Required exercise science courses: EXSC 3240, 3240 lab, 3250, 3260, 4500 (2 credit hours), and 4980 (2 credit hours)
- Required biology courses: BIOL 1110, 1110 lab, 2010, 2010 lab, 2020, 2020 lab (3200 and 3210 lecture/labs may be substituted for 2010 and 2020 lecture/labs), 3230 and 3230 lab
- Required nutrition course: EXSC 2200
- Required chemistry courses: CHEM 1110, 1110 lab, 1140,
- Physical education courses: PHST 2020, PEDU 2500, 3550, and 3600
- Psychology requirements: PSYC 3100 or approved upper-level course in psychology. (PSYC 1010 and 2010 filled through General Education)
- Required course in Principles of Sports Management: SPMM 2020
- Computer science and mathematics requirements: CSCI 1010 or 2010; MATH 2400
- Additional 12 credit hours needed for Pre-Physical Therapy students: PHYS 1001, 1001 lab, 1002, 1002 lab, and BIOL 1120, 1120 lab.