Exercise Science Major (B.S.)

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This major is offered through the School of Arts & Sciences. It is intended to broadly prepare students in the field of health and wellness. Students may be equipped to pursue graduate work in physical therapy, athletic training, research, or other related areas.

Program Requirements

I. Core Curriculum - 49 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
HIS 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
HIS 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
Communication Elective - choose one of the following:
COM 140 - Perspectives in Communication 3 Credits
COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication 3 Credits
Fine Arts Elective - choose one of the following:
FAR/MUS Fine Arts or Music Elective - 3 Credits
HON 225 - Beauty: Art and Culture 3 Credits
History Elective - choose one of the following:
HIS 133 - World Civilizations to 1500 3 Credits
HIS 134 - World Civilizations since 1500 3 Credits
HIS 231 - American Civilization to 1877 3 Credits
HIS 232 - American Civilization since 1877 3 Credits
Social Science Elective - choose one of the following:
PSY 130 - General Psychology 3 Credits
SOC 230 - Sociology 3 Credits

II. Exercise Science Major - 55 Credits

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

LWE 356 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 Credits
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
SCI 219 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits
SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits
SCI 326 - Biomechanics 3 Credits
SCI 360 - Applied Nutrition 3 Credits
SCI 379 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credits
SCI 424 - Exercise Testing & Interpretation 3 Credits
SCI 441 - Senior Science Seminar 3 Credits
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits
SCI 452 - Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations 3 Credits
SCI 445 - Exercise Science Practicum I 3 Credits
SCI 458 - Scientific Research and Analysis 3 Credits

V. Electives - 21 Credits

A minimum of 36 credits must be at the upper (300-400) level for a bachelor degree.

Total - 125 Credits

Option: Accelerated Degree Program

Qualified students in the B.S. in Exercise Science program may apply for an accelerated degree program to earn their M.S. in Exercise Science/Sport Performance in an additional year instead of the typical two years. Click here for more detailed information regarding the acceptance process for this option.

Course Requirements for M.S. in Exercise Science/Sport Performance

Students who are accepted into the accelerated M.S. in Exercise Science/Sport Performance will substitute the following graduate level courses into the undergraduate degree.

Undergraduate Course	Graduate Course
SCI 326 - Biomechanics	EXS 5020 - Applied Movement Analysis & Technology
SCI 360 - Applied Nutrition	EXS 5014 - Applied Nutrition for Performance
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics	EXS 5016 - Training Theory & Analytics I
SCI 458 - Scientific Research and Analysis	EXS 6012 - Applied Sport Performance Research
SCI 445 - Exercise Science Practicum I	EXS 6150 - Exercise Science Internship
Elective	EXS 5010 - Applied Exercise Performance

Click for more information about the M.S. in Exercise Science/Sport Performance program.

Four-Year Suggested Program for the Exercise Science Major

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
CHM 122 - The Great Commandment 3 Credits
ENG 131 - English Composition 3 Credits
MAT 131 - College Algebra 3 Credits
SCI 245 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

BIB 135X - Old Testament History 3 Credits
or
BIB 136X - New Testament History 3 Credits
ENG 132 - Writing and Literature 3 Credits
History Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: HIS 133 , HIS 134 , HIS 231 or HIS 232 )
SCI 244 - General Biology II 4 Credits
Social Science Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: PSY 130 or SOC 230 )

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester - 16-17 Credits

LWE 356 - Emergency Medical Responder 3 Credits
MAT 226 - Applied Statistics 3 Credits
SCI 261 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credits
THE 231 - Christian Doctrine 3 Credits
SCI 219 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits (odd)

Spring Semester - 16 Credits

CHM 328 - The Great Commission 3 Credits
Communication Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: COM 140 or COM 252 )
Fine Arts Elective 3 Credits (Choose from: FAR or MUS classes or HON 225 )
SCI 262 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credits
SCI 379 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits (odd)

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 is required for departmental admission in the Exercise Science major.

Junior Year

Fall Semester - 15-16 Credits

CHM 301 - Spiritual and Leadership Development 3 Credits
SCI 326 - Biomechanics 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
SCI 219 - Medical Terminology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 247 - Physics I 4 Credits (odd)
SCI 424 - Exercise Testing & Interpretation 3 Credits (even)
or
Elective 3 Credits (odd)

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

BIB/THE - Bible or Theology Elective (300-400 level) 3 Credits
SCI 360 - Applied Nutrition 3 Credits
SCI 379 - Exercise Physiology 3 Credits (even)
or
SCI 324 - Health and Wellness Across the Lifespan 3 Credits (odd)
Elective 6 Credits (even)
or
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits (odd)
and
SCI 452 - Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations 3 Credits (odd)

Senior Year

Fall Semester - 15 Credits

BIB 434 - Romans 3 Credits
SCI 445 - Exercise Science Practicum I 3 Credits
SCI 458 - Scientific Research and Analysis 3 Credits
Elective 3 Credits
SCI 424 - Exercise Testing & Interpretation 3 Credits (even)
or
Elective 3 Credits (odd)

Spring Semester - 15 Credits

SCI 441 - Senior Science Seminar 3 Credits
Elective 6 Credits
Elective 6 Credits (even)
or
SCI 451 - Training Theory and Analytics 3 Credits (odd)
and
SCI 452 - Exercise Prescription for Clinical Populations 3 Credits (odd)