The requirements for a major in exercise science are 56 credits:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Courses | ||
| EXS 245 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| EXS 350 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| EXS 360 | Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation | 4 |
| EXS 365 | Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXS 370 | Strength and Conditioning Programming & Management | 2 |
| EXS 371 | Resistance Training Techniques | 2 |
| EXS 410 | Exercise Counseling & Behavioral Strategies | 4 |
| EXS 460 | Exercise and Chronic Disease | 4 |
| EXS 465 | Research Methods and Testing in Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXS 467 | Biomechanics of Human Motion | 4 |
| EXS 489 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| EXS 490 | Practicum in Exercise Science | 4 |
| FND 321 | Nutrition | 4 |
| PED 252 | Prevention and Care of Sport-Related Injuries | 2 |
| BIOL 121 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BIOL 306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| CHEM 127 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| or CHEM 142 | Survey of Organic and Biochemistry | |
| Total Hours | 56 | |
An overall GPA of 2.5 or better is required for the Exercise Science major. A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses in the major.
Degree and Graduation Requirements
In addition to the program-specific requirements listed above, all students must complete the graduation requirements specified for their degree. See the Degree and Graduation Requirements section for more information.
Suggested Four-Year Plan
The four-year plan detailed below is a suggested coursework sequence. This plan may need to be adapted based on course offerings as well as individual student circumstances, such as transfer credit and study away experiences.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| FYS 110 | Engaged Citizenship Seminar | 4 |
| COM 111 or ENG 110 |
Introduction to Communication Studies or Writing to Engage |
4 |
| BIOL 121 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| World Language I | 4 | |
| WELL 110 | Engaging in Lifelong Wellness | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| ENG 110 or COM 110 |
Writing to Engage or Communicating to Engage |
4 |
| CHEM 142 or CHEM 127 |
Survey of Organic and Biochemistry or General Chemistry I |
4 |
| World Language II | 4 | |
| Elective/Core | 4 | |
| WELL 111 | Engaging in a Balanced Life | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 245 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 |
| FND 321 | Nutrition | 4 |
| REL 200 | Christianity and Religious Diversity | 4 |
| Social Science Exploration Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| BIOL 306 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PED 252 | Prevention and Care of Sport-Related Injuries | 2 |
| Math Exploration Core Course | 4 | |
| Cultural Diversity Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 350 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| EXS 360 | Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation | 4 |
| Global and Internaitonal Perspectives Core Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EXS 365 | Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science | 4 |
| Humanities or Arts Exploration Core Course | 4 | |
| Religion 300 J Core Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 370 | Strength and Conditioning Programming & Management | 2 |
| EXS 371 | Resistance Training Techniques | 2 |
| EXS 465 | Research Methods and Testing in Exercise Science | 4 |
| EXS 489 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 0 |
| Humanities or Arts Exploration Core Course | 4 | |
| Elective | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EXS 410 | Exercise Counseling & Behavioral Strategies | 4 |
| EXS 460 | Exercise and Chronic Disease | 4 |
| EXS 467 | Biomechanics of Human Motion | 4 |
| EXS 490 | Practicum in Exercise Science | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 126 | |
Exercise Science majors must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better and a grade of "C" or better for all courses required in the major and this concentration.