Exercise Science Major, B.A./B.S.

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The major in exercise science prepares people for entry-level positions in corporate, commercial, and community settings that offer exercise programs of a preventative nature. It also is designed to prepare people to test for the American College of Sports Medicine’s Health/Fitness Instructor, the National Association of Sports Medicine certification, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association certification. This major also is designed to prepare students to continue their education at the graduate level.

Major – Exercise Science (61-65 hours)

Required Courses

PED 143 - Aquatic Exercise Credits: 1
PED 182 - Weight Training Credits: 1
PED 183 - Aerobic Dance Credits: 1
PED 185 - Step Aerobics Credits: 1 or other fitness courses approved by advisor
PED 282 - First Aid Credits: 2
PED 283 - Field Experience in Sport and Exercise Credits: 1
PED 291 - Motor Behavior Credits: 2
PED 298 - Foundations of Sport and Physical Activity Credits: 3
PED 383 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
PED 385 - Methods of Group Exercise Instruction Credits: 3
PED 391 - Biomechanics Credits: 3
PED 394 - Measurement and Evaluation in Physical Education Credits: 3
PED 481 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: 3
PED 484 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3
PED 487 - Principles and Applications of Fitness Training for Exercise Science Majors Credits: 3
PED 488 - Program Design for Healthy and Special Populations Credits: 3
PED 499 - Practicum Credits: 3-5
MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4
MATH 112 - Trigonometry Credits: 3
CHEM 107 - Elements in Everyday Chemistry Credits: 4
PHYS 175 - General Physics I Credits: 4
BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
NUTR 378 - Nutrition for Fitness and Sports Credits: 3
CIS 151 - Computer Applications in Business Credits: 3 or other computer class approved by advisor

Pre-Professional Track

In addition to the Exercise Science requirement, students who wish to pursue pre-physical therapy must complete the following coursework:

Exercise Science/Pre-Physical Therapy (31 Hours)

BIOL 141 - Principles of Biology Credits: 4
CHEM 141 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 261 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHEM 262 - General Chemistry II Credits: 4
PHYS 176 - General Physics II Credits: 4
MATH 241 - Principles of Statistics Credits: 3
PSY 261 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Abnormal Psychology Credits: 3
HP 115 - Medical Terminology For The Health Professions Credits: 2