Exercise Science, BS

Major Coursework

47 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• BSC 22700 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hour(s)
• BSC 22800 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 24000 - Nutrition Throughout the Lifecycle 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 27500 - Research Methods and Data Interpretation 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 31500 - Physiology of Exercise 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 31600 - Physiology of Exercise Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 31700 - Advanced Exercise Physiology 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 32500 - Biomechanics 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 36000 - Exercise Principles for Optimal Performance 4 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 38700 - Exercise Testing 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 38800 - Exercise Testing Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 41000 - Exercise Prescription and Implementation 3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 43000 - Physical Activity for Specific Populations 3 Credit Hour(s)
• HFS 21500 - Introduction to Health and Fitness Sciences 3 Credit Hour(s)
• HFS 33000 - Recreation, Sport, and Fitness Administration 3 Credit Hour(s) or REC 41000 - Recreation Organization and Administration 3 Credit Hour(s)
• PSY 10000 - Principles of Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)

Biological Sciences Coursework

4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• BSC 10000 - Concepts in Biology 4 Credit Hour(s)
• BSC 24400 - Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology 4 Credit Hour(s)

Chemistry Coursework

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

• CHM 10000 - Concepts in Chemistry 4 Credit Hour(s)
• CHM 23000 - General Chemistry 1 3 Credit Hour(s)

Mathematics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• MTH 15100 - College Algebra 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MTH 15200 - Pre-calculus: Elementary Functions 3 Credit Hour(s)

Statistics Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

• MTH 14100 - Basic Statistics 3 Credit Hour(s)
• MTH 24100 - Statistics for Natural Science 3 Credit Hour(s)

Additional Coursework

12 credit hours of coursework from the College of Science, Technology, and Health; 9 credit hours at the 20000-level or higher and 3 credit hours at the 30000-level or higher.

Practical Application Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following, 3 credit hours of which must be an internship:

• EXS 33500 - Independent Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
• EXS 44100 - Research Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
• HFS 35000 - Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s) or REC 38500 - Practicum 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
• HFS 45000 - Internship 3-6 Credit Hour(s)