Exercise Science, B.S.

The major in exercise science is designed to give students the background and expertise to pursue a career in a health of fitness related field. The major also prepares students for graduate study in exercise science. This major does not lead to teacher certification.

General Education Core Requirements for B.S.: 59-65 Hours

Science, B.S.

Technical Requirements:

(Hours Counted in Gen Ed Core)

MTH 1150 Elementary Statistics 3 Hours
WEL 2010 Weight Training 1 Hours

One hour from the following:

WEL 2001 Aerobic Walking
WEL 2005 Jog-Run
WEL 2017 Step Aerobics
WEL 2018 Aerobic Dance

Major Requirements: 34 Hours

BIO 2230 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Hours
EXS 1010 Foundations of Sport Science 3 Hours
EXS 2000 Kinesiology 3 Hours
HTH 2230 Principles of Nutrition 3 Hours
HTH 2350 Prevention and Treatment of Injury 3 Hours
EXS 3010 Exercise Physiology 3 Hours
EXS 3020 Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science 3 Hours
EXS 4210 Exercise Prescription 3 Hours
EXS 4500 Internship in Exercise Science I 3 Hours
EXS 4600 Seminar in Exercise Science 3 Hours

Choose one of the following as an Exercise Science elective: 3-4

BIO 2240 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Hours
EXS 3000 Electrocardiography 3 Hours
HTH 3440 Nutrition for Physical Activity
EXS 4400 Program Planning and Implementation In Exercise Science 3 Hours
EXS 4510 Internship in Exercise Science II 3 Hours

Minor Requirements: 18 Hours

Electives: 11-17 Hours

Total Required for the Program: 128 Hours

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