Exercise Science B.S.
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Exercise Science requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements:
Select one course from the following: 4 sh
Required courses: 46 sh
Select eight semester hours from the following: 8 sh
| ESS 1200 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 2 sh |
| ESS 1210 | THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TO EXERCISE | 2 sh |
| ESS 2215 | THEORY AND PRACTICE OF STRENGTH TRAINING AND CONDITIONING | 4 sh |
| ESS 4220 | EXERCISE AND THE CELL | 4 sh |
| ESS 4260 | EXERCISE PSYCHOPHYSIOLOGY | 4 sh |
| ESS 4985 | INTERNSHIP IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 2-4 sh |
| ESS 4991 | INDEPENDENT STUDY | 1-4 sh |
| ESS 4999 | RESEARCH IN EXERCISE SCIENCE | 1-4 sh |
All ESS courses not included in requirements count toward electives.
Total Credit Hours: 58
Program Outcomes
Articulate and integrate knowledge, characteristics, and skills from academic experiences
Demonstrate foundational content theoretical knowledge and application in exercise science
Translate disciplinary knowledge in content, theory and application in two or more sub-disciplines of exercise science
Generate, design, and implement scientific inquiries within multiple sub-disciplines of exercise science
Develop cultural competency in working with and/or applying exercise science knowledge to diverse populations
Communicate scientific findings to diverse audiences