Major Requirements
The requirements for a major in exercise science with concentration in clinical practice, rehabilitation, and therapy (CPRT) are 64-68 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 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 122 | Evolution and Diversity | 4 |
| CHEM 127 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 205 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| or PSYC 230 | Statistics and Psychology Measurement | |
| PHYS 111 | General College Physics I | 4 |
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology | 4 |
| Select one of the following: | 4-8 | |
| Human Anatomy and Physiology | ||
| Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I and Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II | ||
| Total Hours | 64-68 | |
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required for the CPRT concentration of the Exercise Science major. A grade of “C” or better is required for all courses in the major and the CPRT concentration.
The following courses are recommended for students in the CPRT concentration but not required. These recommended courses are not required for the exercise science major but could be prerequisite courses required by professional or graduate programs depending on the student’s preferred professional path – some professional and graduate programs require them, while others do not. All exercise science majors should refer to the health professions section of the course catalog for all supporting courses specific to the indicated preprofessional preparation program and work with health professions advisors.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 128 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| GRS 399 | Medical and Scientific Terminology | 2 |
| PHYS 112 | General College Physics II | 4 |
| PSYC 206 | Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| PSYC 357 | Abnormal Psychology | 4 |
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 | |
| Inquiry Seminar 1 | 4 | |
| IOC 100 | Inquiry: Oral Communication (or IWC) 1 | 4 |
| World Language I 1 | 4 | |
| BIOL 121 | Cell Biology 1,2 | 4 |
| PED 111 | Wellness 1 | 1 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Spring | ||
| PSYC 111 | Introductory Psychology 1,2 | 4 |
| IWC 100 | Inquiry Written Communication (or IOC) 1 | 4 |
| World Language II 1 | 4 | |
| BIOL 122 | Evolution and Diversity 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 245 | Introduction to Exercise Science 2 | 2 |
| MATH 205 | Introduction to Statistics 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 127 | General Chemistry I 2 | 4 |
| PSYC 206 | Developmental Psychology (or Elective) 3 | 4 |
| REL 200 | Christianity and Religious Diversity 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 128 | General Chemistry II (or Elective) 3 | 4 |
| PED 252 | Prevention and Care of Sport-Related Injuries 2 | 2 |
| FND 321 | Nutrition 1,2 | 4 |
| GRS 399 | Medical and Scientific Terminology (or Elective) 3 | 2 |
| Humanities (H) or Arts (A) 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 350 | Physiology of Exercise 2 | 4 |
| EXS 360 | Health Promotion Programming and Evaluation 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 411 | Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 111 | General College Physics I 2 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EXS 365 | Testing and Prescription in Exercise Science 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 412 | Integrated Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| PHYS 112 | General College Physics II (or Elective) 3 | 4 |
| PSYC 357 | Abnormal Psychology (or Elective) 3 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| EXS 370 | Strength and Conditioning Programming & Management 2 | 2 |
| EXS 371 | Resistance Training Techniques 2 | 2 |
| EXS 465 | Research Methods and Testing in Exercise Science 2 | 4 |
| EXS 489 | Pre-Practicum Seminar 2 | 0 |
| Global (G) 1 | 4 | |
| Cultural Diversity (U) 1 | 4 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| EXS 467 | Biomechanics of Human Motion 2 | 4 |
| EXS 490 | Practicum in Exercise Science (PEAK) 1,2 | 4 |
| 2nd Humanities (H) or Arts (A) 1 | 4 | |
| REL 300 | May Seminar 1 | 4 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Total Hours | 131 | |
- 1
denotes Core Curriculum courses
- 2
denotes Exercise Science: Clinical Practice, Rehabilitation and Therapy major required courses
- 3
denotes courses that are recommended for CPRT students but are not required for the Exercise Science major but could be prerequisite courses required by professional and/or graduate programs
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended for this concentration in the major.
A grade of“C” or better for all courses is required for this concentration in the major.
It is strongly suggested that students examine prerequisite requirements for specific professional and/or graduate schools.