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Apr 18, 2024
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2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Exercise Science Major, B.S.
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Exercise Science Major
This major is designed for students interested in the fitness and exercise science professions. Examples of professions in the fitness and exercise science field include: cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, physical medicine clinics, research, public and private industry wellness programs, worksite health promotion, recreation center wellness, strength and conditioning, and personal training for general and special populations.
Students who are interested in careers in exercise physiology, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or as a physician’s assistant will find that the exercise science curriculum provides a solid academic foundation and includes many required prerequisites for those programs.
Exercise Science students must satisfy the General Studies, Multicultural, Global Diversity, and major requirements described below. A grade of “C” or better is required for all major courses and any associated prerequisite courses to count toward the Bachelors of Science degree in Exercise Science.
Written Communication: 6 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.
Oral Communication: 3 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses. Quantitative Literacy: 3 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses. Arts and Humanities: 6 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.** Historical: 3 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses. Natural and Physical Sciences: 8 credits
Social and Behavioral Sciences I: 3 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.
Social and Behavioral Sciences II: 3 credits
Global Diversity: 0 or 3 credits
See the General Studies section of this catalog for approved courses.*
*Students may satisfy the Global Diversity requirement by completing any course designated as Global Diversity within one of the Arts and Humanities, Historical, Natural and Physical Sciences, or Social and Behavioral Sciences General Studies course categories. Students may also use an unrestricted elective to satisfy this requirement. (See General Studies Requirements)
General Studies Total: minimum of 35-38 credits
Multicultural: 3 credits
See the Multicultural section of this catalog for approved courses.**
**Students must fulfill the Multicultural Requirement by completing any course designated as Multicultural within one of the Arts and Humanities, Historical, or Social and Behavioral Sciences General Studies course categories. Students may also use an unrestricted elective to satisfy this requirement. (See General Studies Requirements)
Theory and Application Courses
Students must choose one course from the following:
Minor
Students are required to complete a minor approved by an Exercise Science program advisor.
Total: 18 credits minimum
Summary of minimum required Credits for the Exercise Science major
| General Studies Requirement |
35 credits |
| Multicultural Requirement* |
3 credits |
| Global Diversity Requirement** |
0-3 credits |
| Exercise Science Courses |
53 credits |
| Approved Minor |
minimum of 18 credits |
Suggested Electives
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11 credits
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| Total for Exercise Science degree program |
120 credits |
Notes:
Students must have at least a major GPA of 2.75 and completed all Exercise Science major courses to be eligible for an internship.
The department recommends that students take HPS 2060 - Emergency Rescue/First Responder & CPR or be able to verify an equivalent certification.
Students that are pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Exercise Science (ES) are encouraged to complete a professional certification prior to graduation. The certification must come from an NCCA Accredited certifying body and be complimentary to the students career goals. Two suggested certifications are: 1) American College of Sports Medicine - Certified Exercise Physiologist and 2) National Strength and Conditioning Associations - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. The ES curriculum is designed to prepare students for those certifications.
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