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Apr 23, 2024
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2016-2017 General Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG–FOR INFORMATION ONLY]
Exercise Science, B.S.
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Exercise Science
The Exercise Science degree is designed to provide students with knowledge and training that qualifies them for additional education through graduate studies and prepares them for careers related to the fitness, wellness, and sport industries. Pre-allied health science, pre-physical therapy and physician assistant students may find this a viable undergraduate major. Other careers pertaining to this degree include: personal trainers, health fitness specialists, program directors, and fitness coordinators. Those wishing to teach and coach in the public schools should enroll in the Teaching/Coaching program to ensure proper progress toward obtaining teaching licensure.
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General Education Core
See General Education
- Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
- Knowledge Areas Requirements 20-22 credits
Experiential Education University Requirement - EDGE Program (3 Credits)
NOTE: As of 7/12/2019, students pursuing this bachelor’s degree are no longer required to complete the EDGE courses for graduation.
See Experiential Education .
BS Degree Requirements (12 Credits)
BS Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)
Exercise Science Curriculum Summary
Required Support Courses (7-15 Credits)
Core Requirements (36-38 credits)
Open Elective Courses (31-44 credits, 2-4 upper division)
- An additional 31-42 free electives are need to satisfy the 120 credit hour requirement for graduation. Two to four of the elective hours must be upper division to satisfy the 40 upper division credit hours graduation requirement.
Total Credits, B.S. degree: 120
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