Curriculum Requirements for B.S. 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 |
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Total: 9 Credits |
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Non-native English speakers take FCWR 111 instead of FCWR 101, and FCWR 161 instead of FCWR 151. |
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| Data Literacy |
Credits: |
| DATA 101 |
Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society |
3 |
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| Behavioral Science Core |
Credits: |
| ICBS 309 |
Anthropological Approaches to Health Seminar |
3 |
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| 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 |
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Total: 9 Credits |
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Students must take three seminar courses from three different areas of study. |
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| Math Requirement (choose one) |
Credits: |
| MATH 135 |
Fundamentals of Precalculus I |
4 |
| MATH 141 |
Precalculus |
4 |
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Total: 4 Credits |
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| Science Requirement (choose one) |
Credits: |
| CHEM 105 |
Applied Chemistry |
3 |
| CHEM 110 |
General Chemistry I |
4 |
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Total: 3–4 Credits |
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| Science Elective (choose one) |
Credits: |
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Any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS course |
3–4 |
| EXSC 240 |
Functional Anatomy |
3 |
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Total: 3–4 Credits |
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Major Requirements
| Behavioral Science |
Credits: |
| PSYC 101 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
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Total: 3 Credits |
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| Biology |
Credits: |
| BIOL 210 |
Human Gross Anatomy |
4 |
| BIOL 310 |
Human Physiology |
4 |
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Total: 8 Credits |
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| Management |
Credits: |
| MGMT 102 |
Principles of Management |
3 |
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Total: 3 Credits |
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| Nutrition Science |
Credits: |
| NTSI 201 |
Introduction to Clinical
Nutrition Practice |
3 |
| NTSI 360 |
Lifestyle and Weight
Management |
3 |
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Total: 6 Credits |
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| 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 |
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Total: 27 Credits |
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** EXSC 300 Exercise Physiology is cross-listed with HSCI 330. |
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| 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 |
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Total: 15–16 Credits |
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** EXSC 380 Exercise and Sport Psychology is cross-listed with PSYC 321. |
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| General Electives |
Credits: |
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Consult with advisor on all elective choices |
18 |
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| Capstone Project |
Credits: |
| EXSC 400 |
Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science |
3 |
| EXSC 410 |
Senior Practicum |
4 |
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Total: 7 Credits |
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Capstone courses (EXSC 400 and EXSC 410) must be taken together in the same semester. |
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| Total Program Requirement = 121–124 credits |