Exercise Science (BS)

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Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the major.

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits

* Note: A portion of the BS requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Breadth Areas. Consult your Student Success Advisor for details.

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

See General Education for course options.

Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)

Exercise Science Curriculum (49-58 Credits)

Core Requirements (36-37 Credits)

PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
KIN 2000 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1 Credit(s)
KIN 2880 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine 3 Credit(s)
KIN 2885 - Athletic Training and Sports Medicine Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 3020 - Functional Kinesiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3025 - Functional Kinesiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 3050 - Motor Learning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3060 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3065 - Sport and Exercise Biomechanics Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 3070 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 3075 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 4010 - Methods of Sports Conditioning 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4020 - Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4030 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4035 - Clinical Applications of Exercise Science Lab 1 Credit(s)
KIN 4040 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 Credit(s)
PE 1543 - Advanced First Aid-Emergency Care-CPR 1 Credit(s) (must either take class or have current card of completion at graduation)

Biology Requirements (4 or 12 Credits)

Complete one of the following groups:

Group A

BIOL 1020 - Human Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]
BIOL 1025 - Human Biology Lab 1 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]

Group B

BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]
BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]
BIOL 2320 - Human Anatomy 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2325 - Human Anatomy Lab 1 Credit(s) or BIOL 2323 - Human Anatomy Lab (Online) 1 Credit(s)
BIOL 2420 - Human Physiology 3 Credit(s)
BIOL 2425 - Human Physiology Lab 1 Credit(s) or BIOL 2423 - Human Physiology Lab (Online) 1 Credit(s)

Exercise Science Electives (9 Credits)

Complete 9 credits from the following:

KIN 4070 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4080 - Obesity and Weight Management 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4100 - ECG Interpretation 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4400 - Evaluation of Musculoskeletal Injuries 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4410 - Therapeutic Exercise and Rehabilitation 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4450 - Therapeutic Modalities 3 Credit(s)
KIN 4800 - Studies in Exercise Sciences 3 Credit(s)
NFS 3020 - Nutrition as Related to Fitness and Sports 3 Credit(s)
PE 4740 - Coaching Leadership and Administration 3 Credit(s)
PE 4750 - Psycho-Social Aspects of Athletics 3 Credit(s)

Internship Option

Students may use either course toward their major electives, not both, and must obtain 3 credits to meet graduation requirements. No more than 3 credits may be used to fulfill major requirements.

KIN 4890 - Internship 1-8 Credit(s)
KIN 4895 - Fitness Testing Internship 1-8 Credit(s)

Free Electives and University Requirements

Students’ total free elective credit is determined by their General Education courses taken, degree type selected (if applicable), additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Some students and/or programs may not have any free electives.

For a bachelor’s degree, students must earn

A minimum of 120 total credits;
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); and
30 credits completed through SUU.

Total Credits, BS Degree: 120

Program Learning Outcomes

Understand the importance and influence of physical activity and exercise on health and become an advocate for physically active lifestyles as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle-related diseases.
Demonstrate requisite skills and abilities for a career or continued education in various disciplines related to the exercise sciences.
Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of the applied and basic sciences as they relate to responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise among the apparently healthy, diseased, and athletic population.
Perform basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting in the exercise sciences.