Exercise Science, B.S.

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Mission Statement

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science allows students to examine the relationships between exercise and human performance and the role of physical activity in sport and healthy lifestyles. Through classroom instruction and practical experiences, students are prepared for careers in clinical, corporate, commercial, community, and private sector exercise and wellness settings as well as graduate study in related fields. The major is aligned with CAAHEP standards and students earn national certifications in Personal Training and Strength and Conditioning Coaching.

Learning Outcomes for Exercise Science Major

Graduates of the Exercise Science program are able:

Effectively communicate health, exercise, and fitness information to clients and organizations.
Effectively assess individual fitness levels and evaluate health, exercise, and fitness activities.
Effectively design health, exercise, and fitness programs by using assessment data and current research.
Instruct individuals and groups in a variety of activities through applications of fundamental principles of health, exercise, and fitness.
Apply safety procedures in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines and manage emergency situations.

Required Courses for Exercise Science Major

ES 130 - Prevention and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Credit(s): 3
ES 160 - Personal and Community Health Credit(s): 3
ES 206 - Foundations and Theory of Health Behavior and Fitness Credit(s): 3
ES 305 - Physiology of Exercise I Credit(s): 3
ES 306 - Physiology of Exercise I Lab Credit(s): 1
ES 310 - Kinesiology Credit(s): 3
ES 320 - Sport Skills Instruction Credit(s): 3
ES 325 - Growth and Motor Development Credit(s): 3
ES 328 - Health-Related Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ES 335 - Organization and Administration Credit(s): 3
ES 409 - Biomechanics Credit(s):
ES 410 - Physiology of Exercise II Credit(s): 3
ES 411 - Physiology of Exercise Lab II Credit(s): 1
ES 418 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning Credit(s): 3
ES 419 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab Credit(s): 1
ES 426 - Principles of Personal Training Credit(s): 3
ES 427 - Principles of Personal Training Lab Credit(s): 1
ES 440 - Sport Nutrition Credit(s): 3
ES 471 - Internship in Exercise Science Credit(s): 12-15
CH 114 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credit(s): 4
CH 203 - Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry Credit(s): 3
CH 205 - Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Credit(s): 1
BI 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 4
OR
BI 204 - Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Credit(s): 4
BI 207 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit(s): 4
PS 130 - Introductory Psychology Credit(s): 3
PS 201 - Statistical Methods in the Behavioral Sciences Credit(s): 3 (or equivalent)
EN 181 - University Writing Credit(s): 3 (Must be passed with a grade of C or better)
EN 281 - Writing in the Disciplines Credit(s): 3 (Must be passed with a grade of C or better)

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