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.

General Education Core

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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.

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EDGE 1010 - Becoming an Engaged Learner 1 credit
EDGE 3000-level (EDGE 3010 , EDGE 3020 , EDGE 3030 , EDGE 3040 , or EDGE 3050 ) 1 credit
EDGE 4000-level (EDGE 4010 , EDGE 4020 , EDGE 4030 , EDGE 4040 , or EDGE 4050 ) 1 credit

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

B.S. Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)

* Note: Most or all of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Transfer students not majoring in a math or science field may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult a Student Success Advisor for details.

Exercise Science Curriculum Summary

Required Support Courses (7-15 Credits)

PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics 3 Credit(s)
And either:
BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s) /BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 credit
OR
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s) / BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy Lab 1 credit
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 Credit(s) / BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 credit
BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s) /BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 credit

Core Requirements (36-38 credits)

PE 3050 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
PE 3060 - Sport & Exercise Biomechanics 3 Credit(s)
PE 3065 - Sport & Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit(s)
PE 3070 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
PE 3075 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
PE 3080 - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine 3 Credit(s)
PE 3085 - Athletic Training/Sports Medicine Lab 1 Credit(s)
PE 4010 - Methods of Sport Conditioning and Nutrition 3 Credit(s)
PE 4020 - Research Methods & Statistics for Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
PE 4030 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
PE 4035 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science Lab 1 Credit(s)
PE 4040 - Exercise Testing & Prescription 3 Credit(s)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care (CPR) 1 Credit(s) (Class or card)**
Note: **Must either take class or have current card of completion at graduation.
Choose 8-9 credits from the following:
PE 4400 - Evaluation of Lower Extremity & Trunk Injuries 3 Credit(s)
PE 4410 - Therapeutic Exercise & Rehabilitation 3 Credit(s)
PE 4430 - Evaluation of Upper Extremity/Trunk Injuries 3 Credit(s)
PE 4440 - Athletic Training Management 2 Credit(s)
PE 4450 - Therapeutic Modalities 3 Credit(s)
PE 4740 - Coaching Leadership & Administration 3 Credit(s)
PE 4750 - Psycho-Social Aspects in Athletics 3 Credit(s)
PE 4800 - Studies in Exercise Sciences 3 Credit(s)
PE 4860 - Physical Education Practicum 1 to 3 Credit(s)
NFS 3020 - Nutrition as Related to Fitness & Sports 3 Credit(s)

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.

Exercise Science, B.S.