The »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Exercise Science program is an interdisciplinary effort including contributions from »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ's Psychology, and Physical Education programs, among others contributing elective courses (e.g. Communications, Sociology, English).
The Exercise Science program coursework focuses on the scientific study and understanding of the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological effect on the human body. Program instruction is comprised of coursework featuring muscular and skeletal anatomy; biomechanics; fuel utilization; muscle and body training; physiology of specific exercises and activities; physiology of injury; and the effects of disabilities and disease; as well as psychological and social issues surrounding professions related to the program. The curriculum concludes with a career-oriented internship and capstone in Exercise Science and is a critical component of the program.
Program of Study
PSYCH 101 with a C or higher is a prerequisite for all psychology courses in the program.
A 'C' or better in MATH 135: Introduction to Statistics is specifically required prior to taking PSYCH 300: Statistics/Social Sciences.
A 'C' or better in PSYCH 300 is required. A 'C' or better in EXSC 200, EXSCL 200, EXSC 201 and EXSCL 201 is required prior to taking EXSC 275.
Registration in EXSC 200 and EXSC 201 requires concurrent registration in the lab components of these courses (EXSCL 200/201).
Students in the College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business must complete all science courses at »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ.
Additional course prerequisites are noted in the curriculum.
Graduation with a B.S. in Exercise Science requires a grade of 'C' or better in every course required for the major.
Note: Students may be required to submit to a background check, health requirements, and urine drug screening as required for the final capstone course.
Requirements (57 credit hours)
Students who major in Exercise Science must take the following courses, for a total of 57 credit hours. Students should consult with the coordinator when planning their Exercise Science major.
Students must complete all the following courses from the program's three cores:
Anatomy and Physiology Core
- EXSC 200: Anatomy and Physiology I
- EXSCL 200: Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
- EXSC 201: Anatomy and Physiology II
- EXSCL 201: Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
Behavioral Kinesthetics Core
- EXSC 112: Health and Fitness
- EXSC 120: First Aid and Athletic Injuries
- EXSC 130: Intro to Exercise Science
- EXSC 203: Nutrition for Sport OR PE 124: Health and Nutrition Across the Lifespan
- EXSC 210: Motor Behavior
- EXSC 275: Exercise Physiology for Sport AND EXSCL 275 (Lab)
- EXSC 295: Research Methods
- EXSC 319: Biomechanics
- EXSC 327: Measures and Evaluation
- EXSC 335: Sport Psychology
- EXSC 366: Strength and Conditioning Theory
- EXSC 380: Exercise Science Field Experience
- EXSC 385: Program and Design for Sport
- EXSC 390: Exercise Science Senior Seminar
Methods Core
PSYCH 300: Statistics for Social Sciences
Elective Choice
Students must also complete one elective choice from the following list. Please choose one elective.
- COMM 207: Sports Communication
- ENGL 235: Literature and Sports
- PSYCH 303: Human Motivation
- PSYCH 311: Physiological Psychology
- PSYCH 341: Health Psychology
- SOC 140: Sociology of Sports
- EXSC 301: Scientific Writing for Allied Health
The College of Nursing, Health Sciences and Business reserves the right to amend policies, procedures and other program information as necessary. All changes will be communicated promptly.