Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology Concentration

General Education

Foundations Credits:
FCWR 101 Writing I: Foundations of College Composition 3
FCWR 151 Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing 3
FCWR 302 Communication for Healthcare Careers 3
    Total: 9 Credits
Non-native English speakers take FCWR 111 instead of FCWR 101, and FCWR 161 instead of FCWR 151.
 
Data Literacy Credits:
DATA 101 Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society 3
 
Behavioral Science Core Credits:
ICBS 309 Anthropological Approaches to Health Seminar 3
 
Seminars (select courses from three of the four areas) Credits:
ICBS 3XX Behavioral Science choice 3
ICLT 3XX Literature Choice 3
ICPH 3XX Philosophy Choice 3
ICSS 3XX Social Science Choice 3
    Total: 9 Credits
Students must take three seminar courses from three different areas of study.
 
Math Requirement (choose one) Credits:
MATH 135 Fundamentals of Precalculus I 4
MATH 141 Precalculus 4
    Total: 4 Credits
 
Science Requirement (choose one) Credits:
CHEM 105 Applied Chemistry 3
CHEM 110 General Chemistry I 4
    Total: 3–4 Credits
 
Science Elective (choose one) Credits:
Any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS course 3–4
EXSC 240 Functional Anatomy 3
    Total: 3–4 Credits
 

Major Requirements

Behavioral Science Credits:
PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology 3
    Total: 3 Credits
 
Biology Credits:
BIOL 210 Human Gross Anatomy 4
BIOL 310 Human Physiology 4
    Total: 8 Credits
 
Management Credits:
MGMT 102 Principles of Management 3
    Total: 3 Credits
 
Nutrition Science Credits:
NTSI 201 Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Practice 3
NTSI 360 Lifestyle and Weight Management 3
    Total: 6 Credits
 
Exercise Science Core Credits:
EXSC 100 Introduction to Kinesiology 3
EXSC 110 Foundations of Physical Activity 3
EXSC 150 Aerobic Conditioning 3
EXSC 160 Resistance and Flexibility Training 3
EXSC 200 Motion Analysis 3
EXSC 210 Measurement and Prescription 3
EXSC 220 Disability and Diversity in Physical Activity 3
EXSC 230 Survey of Athletic Injuries 3
EXSC 300 Exercise Physiology** 3
    Total: 27 Credits
** EXSC 300 Exercise Physiology is cross-listed with HSCI 330.
 
Exercise Physiology Concentration (choose five) Credits:
EXSC 310 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning 3
EXSC 320 Biomechanics 3
EXSC 330 Motor Learning 3
EXSC 340 Graded Exercise Testing 3
EXSC 350 Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Leadership 3
EXSC 360 Exercise Programs for Special Populations 3
EXSC 370 Exercise Programs for Older Adults 3
EXSC 380 Exercise and Sport Psychology** 3
HSCI 370 Introduction to Clinical Cardiology 3
HSCI 480 Health Education and Promotion 4
    Total: 15–16 Credits
** EXSC 380 Exercise and Sport Psychology is cross-listed with PSYC 321.
 
General Electives Credits:
Consult with advisor on all elective choices 18
 
Capstone Project Credits:
EXSC 400 Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science 3
EXSC 410 Senior Practicum 4
    Total: 7 Credits
Capstone courses (EXSC 400 and EXSC 410) must be taken together in the same semester.
 
Total Program Requirement = 121–124 credits