Exercise Science - Curriculum
Exercise Science Major (B.S.)
A minor is required.
Exercise Science is the scientific study of exercise and sport. As a discipline, exercise science is heavily rooted in the physical and life sciences including chemistry, biology, and physics. The field of exercise science involves the study of physical activity and the impact it has on health, fitness, and athletics. Exercise science graduates can choose from careers in university research and teaching facilities, sports medicine clinics, hospital and cardiac rehabilitation centers, public health organizations, corporate fitness centers, health and community fitness clubs, personal training, and athletic coaching.
Students seeking professional employment in athletics, club, community, corporate, or clinical health/fitness settings as well as preparation for graduate education in exercise science would take this major. Program and course competencies are designed to meet American College of Sports Medicine (HFI) and National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS) outcomes.
Major Courses: (53 credits required)
| CHEM and PHYS | Any of the following college-level chemistry and physics courses (minimum 3 credit hours each) can be used to satisfy the requirements. Students may choose from CHEM 101, 102A or 102B and PHYS 107, while advanced students may choose CHEM 111/L and PHYS 111 or 211. | 6 cr (minimum) |
| BIOL 111A | Principles of Biology | 4 cr |
| BIOL 231 | Physiological Anatomy | 4 cr |
| BIOL 236 | Human Nutrition | 3 cr |
| KINE 120 | First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer | 2 cr |
| KINE 232 | Introduction to Athletic Training | 3 cr |
| KINE 252 | Professional Orientation to Exercise Science | 1 cr |
| KINE 270 | Activity and Fitness Assessment | 2 cr |
| KINE 352 | Health/Fitness Programming for Apparently Healthy Populations | 3 cr |
| KINE 354 | Health/Fitness Programming for Special Populations | 3 cr |
| KINE 356 | Health/Fitness Program Administration | 3 cr |
| KINE 364 | Exercise Science Practicum I | 1 cr |
| KINE 366 | Exercise Science Practicum II | 1 cr |
| KINE 374 | Kinesiology/Biomechanics | 2 cr |
| KINE 374L | Kinesiology/Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 cr |
| KINE 376 | Exercise Physiology | 2 cr |
| KINE 376L | Exercise Physiology Laboratory | 1 cr |
| KINE 434 | Therapeutic Exercise | 3 cr |
| KINE 452 | Strength and Conditioning Program Design | 3 cr |
| KINE 464 | Exercise Science Practicum III | 1 cr |
| KINE 466 | Exercise Science Practicum IV | 1 cr |
| KINE 468 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 cr |