Degree Program: Exercise Science Major (B.S.) - Crown College

Apr 10, 2025

Crown College 2017-2018 Catalog

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits *
BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective 3 Credits
CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
MAT - Math Elective 3 Credits
SCI - Lab Science Elective 4 Credits
Social Science Electives 4-6 Credits²
Humanities, Math, Science or Social Science Electives 5-7 Credits^1,2*

Major Core

III. Exercise Science Major - 69 Credits

All major core classes must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

HPE 322 - Prevention and Care of Injuries 2 Credits
LWE 361 - First Responder 3 Credits
MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits *
MAT 225 - Statistics 4 Credits *
PED - P. E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits *
SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits *
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits
SCI 260 - Nutrition 3 Credits
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
SCI 313 - Introduction to Epidemiology 3 Credits
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits
SCI 325 - Biomechanics I 3 Credits
SCI 380 - Exercise Physiology 4 Credits
SCI 412 - Applied Exercise Physiology 3 Credits
SCI 414 - Biomechanics II 4 Credits
SCI 441 - Senior Science Seminar 3 Credits
SCI 450 - Exercise Prescription 3 Credits
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits
SCI 455 - Exercise Science Practicum I 1 Credits
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology 3 Credits

IV. Electives - 2-17 Credits

300-400 Electives 3 Credits
Electives 14 Credits

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

* Some courses from the Christian Studies Core and Major Core can be used to fulfill requirements in the General Education Core. By doing that the number of electives needed would increase so that the minimum of 125 credits is reached.

Total - 125 Credits

¹ Select humanities electives from COM, ENG, ESL, FAR, HIS, HUM, LAN, MUS, PHI, or PRC.

² Select social science electives from ANT, CSJ, ECO, ESL, GEO, HIS, POL, PSY, or SOC.

At least 30% of this degree, or a minimum of 38 credits, must be at the upper (300-400) level.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Exercise Science Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 14 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits (fulfills Math elective)*
PED - P.E. Elective or Varsity Team Sport 1 Credits
SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits (fulfills Lab Science elective)*

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits (fulfills Social Science elective)*
COM 133 - Speech 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
or
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits (fulfills Science elective)*

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

CHM 201 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
or
CHM 300 - Spiritual and Personal Formation 3 Credits
LWE 361 - First Responder 3 Credits
MAT 225 - Statistics 4 Credits (even) (fulfills Math elective)*
or
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits (odd)
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits ² (PSY 130 recommended)

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

SCI 260 - Nutrition 3 Credits
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
HPE 322 - Prevention and Care of Injuries 2 Credits (even)
or
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits (odd)
SCI 380 - Exercise Physiology 4 Credits (even)
or
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology 3 Credits (odd)
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Students apply for departmental acceptance during their sophomore year spring semester or their junior year fall semester. A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and completion of half of the Christian Service requirements are required for departmental admission in the Exercise Science major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

CHM 210 - Missions in Perspective 3 Credits
or
CHM 325 - Biblical Evangelism and Missions 3 Credits
MAT 225 - Statistics 4 Credits (even) (fulfills Math elective)*
or
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits (odd)
Electives 3 Credits (even) (COM 247X recommended)
or
SCI 325 - Biomechanics I 3 Credits (odd)
SCI 412 - Applied Exercise Physiology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 313 - Introduction to Epidemiology 3 Credits (odd)
Electives 3 Credits

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits

BIB/THE Elective 3 Credits (THE 334X recommended)
Even Year Courses
HPE 322 - Prevention and Care of Injuries 2 Credits
SCI 380 - Exercise Physiology 4 Credits
SCI 414 - Biomechanics II 4 Credits
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits
Odd Year Courses
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits
SCI 450 - Exercise Prescription 3 Credits
SMG 310 - Sport Psychology 3 Credits
Electives 3 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE Elective 3 Credits (THE 333X recommended)
300-400 Elective 3 Credits
Electives 3 Credits
SCI 325 - Biomechanics I 3 Credits (odd)
or
Electives 3 Credits (even) (COM 247X recommended)
SCI 412 - Applied Exercise Physiology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 313 - Introduction to Epidemiology 3 Credits (odd)

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
SCI 414 - Biomechanics II 4 Credits (even)
and
Elective 2 Credits (even)
or
Electives 5 Credits (odd)
SCI 441 - Senior Science Seminar 3 Credits
SCI 455 - Exercise Science Practicum I 1 Credits
SCI 450 - Exercise Prescription 3 Credits (odd)
or
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits (even)

Exercise Science Major (B.S.)

Program Requirements

Christian Studies Core

I. Christian Studies - 24 Credits

General Education Core

II. General Education - 30 Credits

Major Core

III. Exercise Science Major - 69 Credits

IV. Electives - 2-17 Credits

Total - 125 Credits

Recommended BIB/THE Electives:

Recommended Social Science Elective:

Recommended General Elective:

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Exercise Science Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 14 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 17 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

Departmental Acceptance

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

Spring Semester - 15-16 Credits