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Exercise Science Courses - 4 Year Plan

Exercise Science Courses - 4 Year Plan


The Exercise Science major in exercise science provides extensive study and experiences in many areas including exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Our highly qualified graduates pursue professional certifications e.g., ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM – EP) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and may go on to pursue careers in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, corporate fitness and health promotion, medically- based fitness programs, public health, and other related fields. In addition, graduates often pursue graduate study and professional programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, and athletic training, as well as other health, physical activity, research, and rehabilitative professions.   

Advising Sheet

EXS Courses

Finish in Four Plan 

First Year 

 

 

 

Fall 

Hours 

Spring 

Hours 

ENG 100 

HIST 101 or HIST 102 

MATH 116 

COMM 145 

EXS 122 

ENG 200 

BIOL 131 

EXS 223 

PSY 100, PSYS 100, SOCL 100,

PSY 220, PSYS 220, OR GERO 100 

CHEM 109 OR CHEM 120/1 

4-5 

 

16 

 

16-17 

 

Second Year 

 

 

 

Fall 

Hours 

Spring 

Hours 

Minor Elective or World Language (if needed) 

EXS 296 

Colonnade – Arts & Humanities 

HMD 211 

SFTY 171 

Connections – Local to Global 

ENG 300 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

 

 

 

16 

 

15 

  

Third Year 

 

 

 

Fall 

Hours 

Spring 

Hours 

EXS 310 

EXS 324 

EXS 311 

EXS 325 

EXS 313 

PE 312 

Connections – Social & Cultural 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective 

 

15 

 

15 

 

Fourth Year 

 

 

 

Fall 

Hours 

Spring 

Hours 

EXS 455 

EXS 420 

EXS 436 

EXS 446 

EXS 412 

EXS 496 OR EXS 498 

Pre-Professional Prerequisite/

Minor/Elective 

 

 

 

13 

 

14 

Total Hours 120-121 

 

Course Descriptions

Exercise Science Courses


 

 

 

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 Last Modified 10/17/23