Exercise Science, Bachelor of Science
| REQUIRED MAJOR HOURS |
57-65 |
| PRESCRIBED COURSES ATTAINABLE IN GEN ED*: BIOL 111, CHEM 111, PHED 145, PSYC 201, MATH 105 (HEALTH FITNESS AND HEALTH SCIENCES CONCENTRATIONS ONLY), MATH 151 (PRE-PROFESSIONAL CONCENTRATION ONLY) |
| DEGREE REQUIRES A SUMMER INTERNSHIP: 6 HOURS (AT CURRENT SUMMER TUITION RATES) |
Program Requirements
Required Major Hours (Health Fitness Concentration)
| BIOL 203 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 222 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| EXSI 200 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSI 224 | Nutrition for Wellness and Performance | 3 |
| EXSI 246 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| EXSI 306 | Exercise Physiology I | 4 |
| EXSI 310 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 4 |
| EXSI 335 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSI 406 | Exercise Physiology II | 4 |
| EXSI 410 | Exercise Programming for Special Populations | 4 |
| EXSI 420 | Strength and Conditioning Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EXSI 432 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSI 444 | Exercise Science Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| EXSI 451 | Internship in Exercise Science | 6 |
| PSYC 320 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | 3 |
| RELI 341 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 57 |
Required Major Hours (Health Sciences Concentration)
Required Major Hours (Pre-professional Concentration)
| BIOL 203 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIOL 204 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BIOL 222 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
BIOL XXX
| Specialized Biology | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| EXSI 200 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSI 306 | Exercise Physiology I | 4 |
| EXSI 315 | Motor Behavior | 3 |
| EXSI 335 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSI 406 | Exercise Physiology II | 4 |
| EXSI 420 | Strength and Conditioning Theory and Practice | 3 |
| EXSI 432 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSI 444 | Exercise Science Capstone Seminar | 2 |
| EXSI 451 | Internship in Exercise Science | 6 |
| PHYS 203 | General Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 4 |
| PHYS 204 | General Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 4 |
| PSYC 206 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| RELI 341 | Christian Ethics | 3 |
| SOCI 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 65 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS (Health Fitness Concentration) |
57 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS (Health Sciences Concentration) |
64 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS (Pre-professional Concentration) |
65 |
*A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in each of the prescribed General Education prerequisites.
Additional Requirements for Transfer Majors
None.
Additional Requirements
Exercise Science majors are required to obtain a minimum of 50 service learning hours at a variety of exercise and/or wellness settings (e.g., University wellness center, University strength and conditioning center, cardiopulmonary rehabilitation center, private fitness center, allied health clinic, etc.) and maintain an Exercise Science portfolio upon acceptance into the major, to be submitted for graduation no later than four weeks preceding the last day of classes in the semester they intend to graduate. Adult CPR/AED certifications (must have a hands-on training component and must include a skills performance evaluation) must be current at time of internship and graduation. Completion of one of the following national credentialing examinations (as a component of EXSI 444): American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-EP-C), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), or Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS). Results submitted to the Exercise Science Department Chair.
Retention
Students who are admitted into the program must maintain a minimum major and overall GPA of 2.7 and earn a “C” or better in all EXSI major courses. Students are not permitted to do their internship unless they have met GPA and grade standards for the Exercise Science major. Failure to maintain the GPA requirement will result in a one-semester probationary period in which the student must remedy any deficiencies. Failure to earn a “C” or better in an EXSI major course will result in a probationary period until the course is re-taken and the minimum grade standard is achieved. If s/he is not able to attain the necessary GPA requirements or grade standards by the end of the probationary period, s/he will be removed from the program. If a student is suspended from the program, s/he is eligible to reapply once s/he has met the Exercise Science standards. Reapplying consists of completing an abbreviated application form and an interview with the Exercise Science Department Chair.
Changing to Exercise Science Major
Any student changing his/her major to Exercise Science MUST have an overall GPA of 2.7.
Additional Expenses
Students are required to maintain current Adult CPR/AED certifications while enrolled in EXSI 451 (Internship) and when applying to graduate. Students must complete a national credentialing examination through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) OR National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) at their own cost. Students may also be asked to obtain liability insurance and/or complete a drug test and/or criminal background check while enrolled in EXSI 310 and EXSI 451 at their own cost. Tuition costs for the required summer-only internship (EXSI 451) are charged at the current summer tuition rates.