This is an unofficial description for this program. For official information check the Academic Catalog.
This program consists of 56 credits in core lecture classes, 15-16 credits of Related Requirements, and either A) 14 credits in the Clinical Exercise Physiology Specialization, B) 15 credits in the Strength and Conditioning/Personal Fitness Training Specialization, or C) 21 credits in the Health Sciences Specialization.
A minor is not required with this major.
Major Requirements (70-78 credits)
Core Courses (56 credits)
EXS 109 Intro to Human Performance 3 Credits
EXS 207 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I 3 Credits
EXS 208 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II 3 Credits
EXS 211 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science I Laboratory 1 Credit
EXS 212 Anatomy and Physiology in Exercise Science II Laboratory 1 Credit
EXS 215 Physiological Aspects of the Human Performance of the Aging 3 Credits
EXS 216 Biomechanics 3 Credits
EXS 301 Applied Kinesiology 3 Credits
EXS 307 Human Nutrition 3 Credits
EXS 325 Organization and Management in Exercise Science 3 Credits
EXS 332 Sport-Exercise Psychology & Behavioral Coaching 3 Credits
EXS 408 Physiology of Sport and Exercise 3 Credits
EXS 409 Clinical Exercise Physiology 3 Credits
EXS 415 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription 3 Credits
EXS 417 Prevention and Care in Sports Medicine 3 Credits
EXS 411 Research Methods in Exercise Science 3 Credits
or
PE 597 Research in Physical Education and Exercise Science I 3 Credits
EXS 421 Pharmacology in Sports Medicine 3 Credits
Students will take either EXS 411 or PE 597.
Related Requirements (15-16 credits)
PHYS 111 Introductory Physics I 3 Credits
or
PHYS 121 General Physics I 4 Credits
STAT 104 Elementary Statistics 3 Credits
or
STAT 200 Business Statistics 3 Credits
or
STAT 215 Stat for Behavioral Sciences I 3 Credits
PSY 112 Introduction to Psychology 3 Credits
Specializations
All specialization courses require a C- or better
Clinical Exercise Physiology Specialization (14 credits)
This specialization is for students who are looking to pursue a Clinical Exercise Physiology career.
EXS 280 Leadership in Exercise & Wellness 3 Credits
EXS 405 Exercise and Sport Nutrition 3 Credits
EXS 416 Graded Exercise Testing 3 Credits
BMS 102 Intro to Biomolecular Sciences 3 Credits
Strength and Conditioning/Personal Fitness Training Specialization (15 credits)
This specialization is for students looking to focus on a career in Strength and Conditioning/Personal Fitness Training
Health Sciences Specialization (21 credits)
This specialization is for students who are looking to pursue a career in Health Sciences.
EXS 441 Therapeutic Modalities 3 Credits
or
EXS 427 Therapeutic Exercise 3 Credits
EXS 275 Training for Sport Performance 3 Credits
EXS 416 Graded Exercise Testing 3 Credits
BMS 102 Intro to Biomolecular Sciences 3 Credits
BMS 103 Intro to Biomolecular Sci Lab 1 Credit
CHEM 162 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
CHEM 210 Organic I - Foundations 3 Credits
CHEM 211 Organic I Lab - Foundations 1 Credit
MATH 116 Pre-Calculus Mathematics 3 Credits
or
Total Credit Hours: 120