Exercise Science, BS

Exercise Science is the name given to the multidisciplinary scientific study of the body in motion. Some disciplines found under the umbrella of exercise science include, but are not limited, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, motor learning, sport nutrition, adaptive physical education, and health and wellness. The undergraduate major in exercise science is designed to prepare the student for careers or future scholarship that focus on the human body. Courses in this major will produce a student who is well versed in the workings of the human body and its needs under physical and emotional stress. He or she will also be well versed in self-care, injury prevention, rehabilitative options, and general health and wellness. Students who major in exercise science have broad options once they graduate. A sampling of options include pursuit of fitness and wellness certifications, clinical technology licensure, professional degrees such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, MD or OD degree programs, graduate study and research in exercise science and/or study and research in nutrition, public health and health education.

Program Requirements for Exercise Science Major

Required Major Courses

EXS 1010/SCI 1005INTRODUCTION TO EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXS 2010RESEARCH METHODS IN EXERCISE AND SPORT

3

EXS 3500EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY

4

BIO 3250/EXS 3250KINESIOLOGY

4

EXS 3020NUTRITION FOR EXERCISE SCIENCE

3

EXS 4200EXERCISE TESTING & PRESCRIPTION

4

EXS 3000SPORT PSYCHOLOGY

3

BIO 3910/CHM 3910/EXS 3910NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR I

1

BIO 3920/CHM 3920/EXS 3920NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR II

2

BIO 4900/CHM 4900/EXS 4900NATURAL SCIENCE SEMINAR III

1

EXS 4300BIOMECHANICS

4

Exercise Science Support Courses

BIO 1030ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY I

4

BIO 1040ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY II

4

BIO 1130BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES I

4

BIO 1140BIOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES II

4

MTH 2510ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY- CALCULUS I

4

MTH 2070ELEMENTARY STATISTICS

3

PSY 1010GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

And

BIO 2521/PSY 3521INTRODUCTION TO THE NEUROSCIENCES

4

Or

PSY 3050DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

or

PSY 3060BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

3

or

PSY 3230ADOLESCENT PSYCHOLOGY

3

CHM 1050/SCI 1050GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY I

4

And

CHM 1060/SCI 1060GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOCHEMISTRY II

4

Or

CHM 1510CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I

4

And

CHM 1520CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II

4

PHY 1010/SCI 1010INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I

4

And

PHY 1020/SCI 1020INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II

4

Or

PHY 2010GENERAL PHYSICS I

4

And

PHY 2020GENERAL PHYSICS II

4

PED 1184/EXS 1184CARE AND PREVENTION IN ATHLETIC INJURY

2