Major in Exercise Science
The major in exercise science is designed to give students the background and expertise to pursue a career in a health of fitness related field. The major also prepares students for graduate study in exercise science. This major does not lead to teacher certification.
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Exercise Science (B.S.)
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Hours | |
| General Education Core Requirements for B.S. | 59-65 | |
| Technical Requirements: (Exercise Science majors must complete these courses as part of the general education core.) | ||
| MTH 1150, Elementary Statistics WEL 2010, Weight Training (1) |
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| One hour from the following: WEL 2001 Aerobic Walking WEL 2005 Jog-Run WEL 2017 Step Aerobics WEL 2018, Aerobic Dance |
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| Major Requirements | 34 | |
| BIO 2230, Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| EXS 1010, Foundations of Sport Science | 3 | |
| EXS 2000, Kinesiology | 3 | |
| HTH 2230, Principles of Nutrition | 3 | |
| HTH 2350, Prevention and Treatment of Injury | 3 | |
| EXS 3010, Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| EXS 3020, Laboratory Methods in Exercise Science | 3 | |
| EXS 4210, Exercise Prescription | 3 | |
| EXS 4500, Internship in Exercise Science I | 3 | |
| EXS 4600, Seminar in Exercise Science | 3 | |
| Choose one of the following courses: BIO 2240, Human Anatomy and Physiology II EXS 3000, Electrocardiography HTH 3440, Nutrition for Physical Activity EXS 4400, Program Planning and Implementation in Exercise Science EXS 4510, Internship in Exercise Science II |
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| Minor Requirements | 18 | |
| Electives | 11-17 | |
| TOTAL |
128 |
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Minors
| Minor in Strength and Conditioning (for EXS majors) | ||
| STR 3010, Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 | |
| STR 3020, Strength & Conditioning Technique, Program Design | 3 | |
| STR 4010, Exercise for Special Populations | 3 | |
| STR 4020, Advanced Topics in Strength & Conditioning | 3 | |
| STR 4110, Optimizing Human Performance |
3 |
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| STR 4510 / 4520 Practicum in Strength & Conditioning |
3 |
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| Total | 18 | |
| Minor in Strength and Conditioning (for NON-EXS majors only) | ||
| STR 3010, Scientific Principles of Strength & Conditioning | 3 | |
| STR 3020, Strength & Conditioning Technique, Program Design | 3 | |
| EXS 2000, Kinesiology | 3 | |
| EXS 3010, Exercise Physiology | 3 | |
| STR 4120, Principles of Movement |
3 |
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| STR 4510 / 4520 Practicum in Strength & Conditioning |
3 |
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| Total | 18 | |
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| Minor in Sports Medicine |
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| SPM 2350, Prevention and Treatment of Injury | 3 | |
| SPM 3750, Sports Medicine I | 3 | |
| SPM 3800, Sports Medicine II | 3 | |
| SPM 3850, Therapeutic Modalities | 3 | |
| SPM 4000, Rehabilitation in Sports Medicine |
3 |
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| SPM 4050, Practicum in Sports Medicine |
3 |
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| Total | 18 | |
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| Minor in Nutrition | ||
| NTR 2230, Principles of Nutrition | 3 | |
| NTR 3440, Nutrition for Physical Activity | 3 | |
| NTR 3430, Community Nutrition | 3 | |
| NTR 4100, Advanced Nutrition | 3 | |
| NTR 4120, Diet and Disease |
3 |
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| NTR 4800, Internship in Nutrition |
3 |
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| A Sports Science elective course must be taken if a student is majoring in a program in the Department of Sport Science. | ||
| Total | 18 | |