Exercise Science (B.S.)

This program begins in Spring 2025

Unless otherwise noted, 120 credits of coursework is required for a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA, and a minimum 2.0 major GPA.

Program Requirements Overview

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
General Education Requirements		30
World Language and Cultures Requirements		3-9
Major Requirements		71
Free Electives		16-10
Total Credits		120

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
Major Core
HLTH 101	Personal Health Issues	3
EXSC 150	Principles and Practices of Risk Management for Exercise Science	3
HPEM 199	Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education	1
EXSC 255	Research Methods and Data Interpretation	3
PEMJ 320	Physiology of Exercise	4
PEMJ 321	Kinesiology	3
PEMJ 324	Basic Motor Learning	3
EXSC 131	Fitness Concepts	3
EXSC 234	Leadership in Anaerobic Exercise	3
EXSC 331	Exercise Assessment and Prescription	4
EXSC 420	Theoretical Foundations of Sports Conditioning	3
EXSC 430	Exercise for Special Populations	3
EXSC 475	Foundations and Practices in Cardiac Rehabilitation	3
EXSC 476	Seminar in Exercise Science	3
EXSC 480	Cooperative Exercise Science Field Experience	3
Major Electives
Complete 9 credits from the list below.		9
Collateral Requirements
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology	3
NUFD 182	Nutrition: A Socioecological Perspective	3
BIOL 244	Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 245	Anatomy and Physiology II	4
STAT 109	Statistics	3
Total Credits		71

Major Electives

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
ATTR 402	Clinical Anatomy	3
BIOL 112	Principles of Biology: Introduction to the Cell	4
CHEM 106	Principles of Chemistry	3
CHEM 113	Fundamentals of Chemistry	4
CHEM 120	General Chemistry I	4
EXSC 270	Nutrition for Fitness	3
HLTH 105	Medical Terminology	3
HPEM 356	Management of Health, Physical Education, Athletics and Fitness Programs	3
NUFD 295	Nutrition and Physical Activity for Older Adults	3
NUFD 388	Nutrition for Community Fitness Programs	3
NUFD 468	Sports Nutrition	3
PEMJ 152	Introduction to Fielding and Target Games	3
PEMJ 153	Introduction to Invasion and Net Games	3
PEMJ 226	Coaching Principles and Problems	3
PEMJ 351	Adapted Physical Education	3
PEMJ 353	Psychology of Sport	3
PEMJ 381	Cooperative Education in Physical Education	4-8
PEMJ 447	Advanced Coaching Techniques	3
PEMJ 492	Special Topics in Physical Education	1-3
PHYS 193	College Physics I	4

General Education Requirements

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
A. New Student Seminar
HPEM 199	Freshman Seminar in Health and Physical Education (Fulfilled in the major.)
C. Communication
1. Writing		3
2. Literature		3
3. Communication		3
D. Fine and Performing Arts
Complete a 3 credit Fine and Performing Arts course.		3
F. Humanities
1. Great Works and Their Influences		3
2. Philosophical and Religious Perspectives		3
G. Computer Science
Complete a 3 credit Computer Science course.		3
H. Mathematics
STAT 109	Statistics (Fulfilled in the major.)
I. Natural Science Laboratory
BIOL 244	Anatomy and Physiology I (Fulfilled in the major.)
J. Physical Education
EXSC 131	Fitness Concepts (Fulfilled in the major.)
K. Social Science
1. American and European History		3
2. Global Cultural Perspectives		3
3. Social Science Perspectives
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology (Fulfilled in the major.)
L. Interdisciplinary Studies
Complete a 3 credit Interdisciplinary Studies course.		3
Total Credits		30

World Languages and Cultures Requirements

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Course List

Code	Title	Credits
World Languages
Based on language placement exam, complete one or two sequential courses in the same language. Requirement is automatically fulfilled by language major courses.		3-6
World Cultures
Requirement may be fulfilled by course selected in General Education - Social Science: Global Cultural Perspectives. Requirement may also be fulfilled by major coursework. See list of courses.		0-3
Total Credits		3-9

Recommended Roadmap to Degree Completion

This four-year plan is provided as an outline for students to follow in order to complete their degree requirements within four years.  This plan is a recommendation and students should only use it in consultation with their academic advisor.

First Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
HPEM 199	1	GENERAL EDUCATION (C3) Communication	3
EXSC 131	3	EXSC 150	3
BIOL 244	4	MATH 100 (if needed, or Free Elective)	3
GENERAL EDUCATION (C1) Writing	3	BIOL 245	4
HLTH 101	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (H) Mathematics	3
	14		16
Second Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
World Language 1	3	World Language 2 or Free Elective	3
PSYC 101	3	PEMJ 320	4
EXSC 255	3	NUFD 182	3
GENERAL EDUCATION (G) Computer Science	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (C2) Literature	3
Major Elective 1	3	World Cultures	3
	15		16
Third Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
PEMJ 324	3	PEMJ 321	3
EXSC 331	4	EXSC 430	3
EXSC 234	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (K1) Social Science – American and European History	3
Major Elective 2	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (F2) Humanities – Philosophical and Religious Perspectives	3
GENERAL EDUCATION (D) Fine and Performing Arts	3	Free Elective	3
	16		15
Fourth Year
Fall	Credits	Spring	Credits
EXSC 420	3	EXSC 480	3
EXSC 475	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (K2) Social Science – Global Cultural Perspectives	3
EXSC 476	3	GENERAL EDUCATION (L) Interdisciplinary Studies	3
GENERAL EDUCATION (F1) Humanities – Great Works and Their Influences	3	Free Elective	4
Major Elective 3	3
	15		13
Total Credits 120