Exercise Science — Bachelor of Science
The
Bachelor of Science degree with a major in exercise
science
prepares students for careers in exercise physiology,
cardiac rehabilitation, biomechanics, personal fitness services, or
as an exercise specialist in corporate or private fitness centers and
sports medicine clinics. This program is excellent preparation for
graduate or professional schools.
Course requirements involve 69-72 semester hours including:
EXSC-3810 Organization and Administration of
Exercise Science........................................................................3
*Capstone Course
Exercise Science Major Curriculum Summary
Proficiency Requirements. .........................................................0–5
General Education Requirements................................................44
Exercise Science B.S. Major Requirements...........................69–72
Electives................................................................................. 12–15
Total (minimum, not including proficiency)........................... 128
Students preparing for physical therapy school should select
the following course options, substitutions, and additions to the
Bachelor of Science in exercise science curriculum.
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A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 24.
Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a
Major in Exercise Science — B.S.
First year:
Humanities Elective. ..........................................................................3
Quantitative Requiremen
Total...............................................................................................31.5
Summer:
Second year:
LIT-2XXX Literature Elective..............................................................3
Social Science/Global Awareness Elective........................................3
Total................................................................................................. 31
Third year:
Total................................................................................................. 32
Fourth year:
History Elective..................................................................................3
Electives..................................................................................8.5–11.5
Total.............................................................................................. 33.5
Page
128
2014–15 Undergraduate Academic Catalog
Department of Kinesiology and Allied Health
Exercise Science — Bachelor of Science
