B.S. in Exercise Sports Science
Degree Type
Bachelor of Science
The mission of the Bachelor's degree in Exercise Sports Science is to provide a quality undergraduate education in the field of Exercise Sports Science that prepares students for meaningful engagement in work experiences and/or a furthering of their education in a graduate program. Students majoring in Exercise Sports Science explore how the body functions during physical activity and exercise.
Principles and concepts taught in human anatomy and physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, chemistry, physics, and nutrition are mastered to help understand how the body responds to acute bouts of exercise and how it adapts to chronic physical activity and exercise. The impact that physical activity and exercise have on one's capacity to do work, physical performance, health, and disease, makes study of this discipline rewarding, both individually and for society at large.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program requirements, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound foundational knowledge and understanding of the principles of biology, chemistry, and nutrition, and an advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology as they relate to responses and adaptations to physical activity, exercise, health, and disease.
- Demonstrate basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition, and reporting in the Exercise Sports Sciences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the importance and influence of physical activity, kinesiology, nutrition and exercise on health and be an advocate for physically active lifestyles as a means to improve quality of life and reduce the risk and prevalence of lifestyle related diseases.
- Plan, administer, and evaluate wellness and fitness programs, nutrition projects, and exercise physiology tracks based in sport, clinical, and/or corporate environments.
- Demonstrate requisite skills and abilities for meaningful employment in Exercise Sports Science related areas and/or pursue graduate studies in an Exercise Sports Science related area.
Program length: 48 months (based on full-time enrollment)
Program Requirements
Exercise Science Core
| EXSC-101 | Intro. to the Field of Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXSC-140 | Health and Fitness | 3 |
| EXSC-202 | Principles of Health Nutrition & Weight | 3 |
| EXSC-207 | Principles of Resistance Training | 3 |
| EXSC-216 | Kinesiology and Functional Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSC-302 | Advanced Concepts in Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSC-305 | Exercise Physiology With Lab | 4 |
| EXSC-306 | Fitness Management | 3 |
| EXSC-320 | Stress Assessment & ExerciseýPrescriptions W/Lab | 4 |
| EXSC-450 | Research in Exercise Sport Science | 3 |
| EXSC-451 | Exercise Science Internship I | 4 |
| EXSC-452 | Internship | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 39 |
Related Requirements
| BIO-205 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO-206 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 8 |
Depending on their career goals, students can choose one of the following options: Pre-Health Sciences track, Strength and Conditioning track, Sport Management track, or a minor in a related field. Students should confer with their advisors to choose the proper Exercise Science track or minor.
Pre-Health Sciences Track
Strength and Conditioning Track
For this track 2.75 GPA is required
| EXSC-175 | First Aid and Emerg Response | 3 |
| EXSC-203 | Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| EXSC-245 | Essentials of Coaching | 3 |
| EXSC-323 | Sport & Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| EXSC-418 | Principles of Strength Training &ýConditioning | 3 |
| EXSC-419 | Prog Design for Strngth/Cond | 3 |
| EXSC-420 | Strngth & Conditioning Review | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |
Sports Management Track
| MGT-230 | Sports Management | 3 |
MGT-250
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| EXSC-245 | Essentials of Coaching | 3 |
COMM-315
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| SOC-204 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
| BUS-310 | Business Law I | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 21 |