2016-2017 Undergraduate General Catalog


Exercise Science Major

55 Credit Hours

Required Courses: 35 credits

EXSC 120Introduction to Exercise and Sport Sciences

3

EXSC 265Theory and Techniques of Strength and Conditioning

2

EXSC 277Motor Development

2

EXSC 320Physiology of Exercise

4

EXSC 322Structural Kinesiology

3

EXSC 323Biomechanics

3

EXSC 355WCurrent Topics in Exercise and Sport Sciences

3

EXSC 360Fitness Measurement and Exercise Prescription

3

EXSC 361Fitness Administration

2

EXSC 370Exercise Prescription in Health and Disease

3

EXSC 395Internship

2-4

EXSC 450Exercise Leadership

2

HLTH 222Nutrition

3

Required Supportive Courses: 20 credits

BIOL 110Biology and Human Concerns

4

OR

BIOL 120Biological Principles I

4

BIOL 150Human Anatomy

4

BIOL 225Human Physiology

4

CHEM 116General Chemistry I

4

OR

CHEM 120Accelerated General Chemistry

4

 

CHEM 145Survey of Organic and Biochemistry

4

OR

CHEM 201Organic Chemistry

4

Exercise Science Sample Plan of Study

Following is one possible way to complete the major.  

Students should fill in gaps with coursework required for the core curriculum and other majors/minors to take an average of 14 credit hours each fall and spring, and 3-4 credit hours each Interim.  Total credit hours needs to be 124 for degree completion.

First Year

Fall Semester

FYS 110First Year Seminar I

4

Core, Major, Minor or Elective Course

3-4

Interim

Spring Semester

FYS 111First Year Seminar II

4

Second Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Third Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester

Fourth Year

Fall Semester

Interim

Spring Semester