Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
Presentation College offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. The program is designed to ensure that students have the disciplinary knowledge and professional skills necessary for the development of strategies and programs that promote healthy lifestyles. The Exercise Science program (EXSC) is dedicated to preparing leaders in exercise science at the undergraduate level. It is the mission of the EXSC program to promote and educate our students and the public in the science and benefits of fitness, health, human movement, and lifetime activities.
The program prepares students to take various certification examinations, allowing students to work in both professional health and fitness settings. In addition, the program prepares students for graduate work in areas including, but not limited to, physical therapy, kinesiology, exercise physiology, and athletic training.
Graduation
The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science is granted by Presentation College to those candidates who have completed the 120-credit requirement as described in the curriculum plan, earned a C- or above in all Exercise Science major requirement courses, and who have met all degree requirements of Presentation College. A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher is required to graduate from the program.
Exercise Science BS - Degree Requirements
120 credits
Major Requirements (70 cr)
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AT 422
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Research Methods in Allied Health
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2
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BI 162
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Medical Terminology
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2
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BI 293
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lecture
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3
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BL 291
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II—Lab
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1
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EXSC 110
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Weight Training
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2
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EXSC 112
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First Aid and Emergency Cardiac Care
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2
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EXSC 121
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Introduction to Exercise Science
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1
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EXSC 213
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Introduction to Fitness
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3
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EXSC 242
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Fitness Activities
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2
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EXSC 243
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Stress Management and Relaxation
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3
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EXSC 312
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Health Promotion Programming
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2
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EXSC 322
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Fitness and Facility Management
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2
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EXSC 333
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Care and Prevention of Injuries and Illnesses
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3
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EXSC 343
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Fitness Measurements and Prescriptions
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3
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EXSC 353
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Program Design and Management
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3
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EXSC 373
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Exercise Physiology
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3
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EXSC 393
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Kinesiology
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3
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EXSC 401
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Exercise Science Capstone
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1
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EXSC 403
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Clinical Exercise Physiology
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3
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EXSC 493
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Internship
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3
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GE 411
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Professional Development
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1
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NUTR 303
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Human Nutrition
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3
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PS 133
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General Psychology
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3
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PS 153
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Developmental Psychology
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3
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PS 3103
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Behavior Modification
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3
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General Education Requirements (44 cr):
Foundational Series—19 credits
- Communication Skills (9 cr)
- EN 113/EN 114 College Composition I (3 cr)
- EN 133: College Composition II (3 cr)
- CT 233: Communication Skills I: Interpersonal Communication (3 cr)
- Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- GE 150: Critical Inquiry and Informational Literacy (3 cr)
- Science and Quantitative Reasoning (7 cr)
- MA 153: College Algebra or MA 243: Statistics (3 cr)
- BI 213+BL 211: Human Anatomy and Physiology I—Lecture + Lab (4 cr)
Intellect and Inquiry Series—15 credits
- Art, Language, and Literature (6 cr)
- Inquiry and Intellectual Judgment (3-6 cr)
- Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement (3-6 cr)
Lantern Series—10 credits
- Theological and Ethical Education (6 cr)
- RS 123: The Christian Tradition (3 cr)
- RS 293: Christian Ethics (3 cr)
- Presentation Legacy (2 cr)
- GE 426: Presentation Leadership and Legacy (2 cr)
- Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- GE 148: Personal Health and Wellbeing (1 cr)
- College Experience (1 cr)
- GE 111: The College Experience (1 cr)
Electives (16 cr)