Exercise Science
Be an Advocate for Active Lives
Health and fitness constitute a major industry in the United States. As the newest major in our sport sciences area, Exercise Science is designed to prepare and train you for leadership positions within the fields of sports, recreation, physical fitness and allied health.
We offer both a major and minor in Exercise Science, with major concentrations in allied health, pre-athletic training and sport performance.
The allied health concentration is geared toward those seeking advanced degrees in such areas as physical therapy, physicians assistant and chiropractic medicine. The pre-athletic training concentration will prepare students to pursue a graduate degree in athletic training. The sport performance track features a mastery of skills in exercise programming. Required internships offer additional hands-on experience in the field.
When you major in our academically rigorous Exercise Science program, you will have the flexibility to combine your curriculum with our popular Coaching minor.
52-58
Credits to earn a Major
24
Credits to earn a Minor
86%
of students were employed six months post-graduation
(Fall 2021 Student Survey)
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Major Core Curriculum
The Exercise Science major’s common core provides a multidisciplinary foundation that you will be able to build on with your chosen concentration.
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| BI131 | Human Nutrition |
| BI203 | Human Biology |
| HS344 | Human Anatomy |
| SM130 | First Aid And CPR |
| XS130 | Introduction To Exercise Science |
| XS232 | Exercise Science Seminar: Professional Organizations and Development |
| XS285 | Field Experience In Exercise Science |
| XS332 | Exercise Science Seminar: Ethics |
| XS340 | Kinesiology |
| HS345 | Human Physiology |
| XS355 | Physiology Of Exercise |
| XS365 | Exercise Testing And Prescription |
| XS432 | Exercise Science Seminar: Professional Best Practices |
| XS485 | Field Experience In Exercise Science |
| XS496 | Senior Exercise Science Thesis |
Degree Requirements
Exercise Science Concentrations
Allied Health
For students planning on a career in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic Medicine, Nutrition, or other medical /clinical related field.Pre-Athletic Training
Pre-AT concentration may be completed at either a traditional (4-year) or accelerated (3-year) pace.Sport Performance
Preferred track for students who plan on earning certification in Personal Training and/or Strength & Conditioning.
Exercise Science Minor
The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in various health and fitness occupations or for graduate education in exercise science or other such pre-professional, health-related disciplines as athletic training, physical therapy, physician assistance or medicine.
Minor Requirements
- Location: On campus
- Credits: 24 hours
- Time to Complete: Four years
Core Curriculum
- BI203 Human Biology (4)
- HS344 Human Anatomy (4)
- XS130 Introduction to Exercise Science (2)
- AT355 Physiology of Exercise (4)
- XS365 Exercise Testing and Prescription (4)
- +6 credits of your choice in related courses
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