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Exercise Science Area – Bachelor of Science

Program Competencies

Students will demonstrate:

  1. Knowledge and understanding of the biological and applied sciences, which lay the foundation for this area of study.
  2. Knowledge of and ability to measure and assess physical wellness.
  3. Ability to design, support and evaluate individuals in fulfilling programs designed to promote improved wellness.
  4. Ability to develop, teach and assess exercise skills and activities.
  5. Ability to develop, promote, administer and evaluate a variety of wellness programs.
  6. Knowledge of wellness programs for all populations. 

Assessment

  1. Portfolios.
  2. ACSM HFI Exam.
  3. Employment Data.
  4. Internship Data.

Program Requirements

General Education

PHED 499DSenior Capstone in Exercise Science

3
Total Credit Hours:36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.

Area Requirements

Exercise Science Area

HLTH 151Wellness: Theory to Action

3
HLTH 203Safety and First Aid

3
 
HLTH 206Principles of Nutrition

3
or
NUTR 201Principles of Nutrition

3
 
HLTH 310Health and Wellness Promotion

3
HPE 160Foundations of Health and Physical Education

3
PHED 205Lifetime Fitness

3
PHED 220Athletic Training I

3
PHED 301Evaluation in Exercise Science

3
PHED 306Functional Anatomy/Biomechanics

3
PHED 315Motor Development and Motor Learning

3
PHED 326Exercise Program Leadership

3
PHED 332Principles of Strength & Conditioning

3
PHED 423Exercise Management: Special Populations

3
PHED 424Introduction to Therapeutic Exercise

3
PHED 432Physiology of Exercise

3
PHED 441Exercise Testing and Prescription

4
PHED 450Planning and Managing Exercise Programs

3
 
CHEM 101Survey of Chemistry

4
or
CHEM 111Principles of Chemistry I

4
Total Credit Hours:56
Choose one group from the following:
Group 1
BIOL 234Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3
BIOL 235Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3
Total Credit Hours:6
Group 2
BIOL 244Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3
BIOL 244AHuman Anatomy and Physiology I Lab

1
BIOL 245Human Anatomy and Physiology II

3
BIOL 245AHuman Anatomy and Physiology II Lab

1
Total Credit Hours:8
Choose two courses (six hours) from the following:
PHED 453ACorporate Practicum

3
PHED 453BCardiopulmonary Rehabilitation Internship

3
PHED 453CMusculoskeletal Rehabilitation Internship

3
Total Credit Hours:6

Free Electives

Free Electives (chosen by student)

14-16
Total Credit Hours:14-16

Total Credit Hours: 120