Feb 22, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Exercise Science, BS Strength and Conditioning Emphasis

83-84 credit hours

The Exercise Science (BS) with emphasis in Strength and Conditioning provides students with a strong foundation in the scientific principles of human performance, strength development, and athletic enhancement. This emphasis equips students with the knowledge and hands-on skills to design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based training programs for athletes, teams, and individuals across various fitness levels. In addition to comprehensive coursework and practical experience, the program prepares students to pursue the Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a leading credential in the field of strength and conditioning.

Requirements

Major Coursework

52 credit hours of coursework, including the following:

BSC 22700 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hour: 4
BSC 22800 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hour: 4
EXS 20100 - Concepts of Physical Fitness: Cardiorespiratory and Aerobic Performance Credit Hour: 3
EXS 20200 - Concepts of Physical Fitness: Strength and Muscular Performance Credit Hour: 3
EXS 24000 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle Credit Hour: 3
EXS 27500 - Research Methods and Data Interpretation Credit Hour: 3
EXS 31500 - Physiology of Exercise Credit Hour: 3
EXS 31600 - Physiology of Exercise Lab Credit Hour: 1
EXS 31700 - Advanced Exercise Physiology Credit Hour: 3
EXS 32500 - Biomechanics Credit Hour: 3
EXS 38700 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credit Hour: 3
EXS 38800 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Credit Hour: 1
EXS 41500 - Program Design and Implementation Credit Hour: 3
EXS 43000 - Physical Activity for Specific Populations Credit Hour: 3
HFS 21500 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences Credit Hour: 3
HFS 31000 - Functional Anatomy Credit Hour: 3
HFS 33000 - Recreation, Sport, and Fitness Administration Credit Hour: 3
PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Biological Sciences Coursework

4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

BSC 10000 - Concepts in Biology Credit Hour: 4
BSC 24400 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology Credit Hour: 4

Chemistry Coursework

3-4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CHM 10000 - Concepts in Chemistry Credit Hour: 4
CHM 23000 - General Chemistry 1 Credit Hour: 3

Mathematics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 15100 - College Algebra Credit Hour: 3
MTH 15200 - Pre-calculus: Elementary Functions Credit Hour: 3

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics Credit Hour: 3
MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science Credit Hour: 3

Strength and Conditioning Emphasis Coursework

15 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 34000 - Nutrition for Performance Credit Hour: 3
EXS 38500 - Advanced Strength Training Techniques Credit Hour: 3
EXS 43500 - Advanced Testing and Prescription Credit Hour: 3
EXS 45500 - Exam Preparation Credit Hour: 3
PSY 31400 - Sports Psychology Credit Hour: 3

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

EXS 44100 - Research Internship Credit Hour: 1-6
HFS 47000 - Internship Credit Hour: 3-6