Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ | Bulletin: 2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin Program: Exercise Science Major, B.A./B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________ | |||
Exercise Science Major, B.A./B.S.Pott College of Science, Engineering and Education >> Kinesiology and Sport The major in exercise science prepares students for entry-level positions in academic, clinical, corporate, commercial, and community settings that offer exercise programs for health and fitness, performance enhancement, injury prevention and rehabilitation. The curriculum follows the knowledge, skills, and abilities set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the recommendations of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Students will exit the program highly prepared to complete future certification exams either the ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and/or the NSCA Certified Strength or Conditioning Specialist. There are currently four distinct academic tracks for students to choose from: a) general exercise science, b) strength and conditioning, c) pre-occupational therapy, and d) pre-physical therapy. This major is also designed to prepare student to continue their education at the graduate level. |
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Exercise Science Major Required Courses (54 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
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KIN 192 - Concepts in Wellness and Fitness USI Core 39: Foundations-Physical Activity and Wellness Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 1 | |||
EXSC 225 - Fundamentals of Strength Training Techniques Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
KIN 282 - CPR for the Healthcare Provider and Sports Injury Prevention Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 2 | |||
EXSC 283 - Career Preparation for Exercise Science Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 376 - Behavioral Strategies of Exercise Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 383 - Kinesiology Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 392 - Biomechanics and Motor Behavior Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 4 | |||
EXSC 394 - Measurement and Evaluation Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 396 - Fitness Management Term(s) Offered: Fall | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 397 - Physiology of Exercise Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
EXSC 484 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 487 - Principles and Applications of Fitness Training Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
EXSC 488 - Program Design for Diverse Populations Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring | Credits: 3 | |||
KIN 492 - Contemporary Issues in Sport and Exercise USI Core 39: Embedded Experience-Global Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
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Other Required Courses | ||||
BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
NUTR 378 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
HP 115 - Medical Terminology for the Health Professions Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 2 | |||
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General Exercise Science (no track) (13-17 hours) | ||||
Course Name | Credits: | Term Taken | Grade | Gen Ed |
EXSC 496 - Practicum in Exercise Science Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3-6 | |||
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MATH 111 - College Algebra or USI Core 39: Foundations-Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
MATH 114 - Quantitative Reasoning USI Core 39: Foundations-Mathematics/Quantitative Reasoning Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
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PHYS 101 - Introduction to the Physical Sciences USI Core 39: Ways of Knowing-Scientific and Mathematical Inquiry; Natural Science (BA and BS) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 3 | |||
CHEM 107 - Elements in Everyday Chemistry USI Core 39: Natural Science with Lab (BA and BS) Term(s) Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer | Credits: 4 | |||
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