Exercise Science, BS

78-79 credit hours

Exercise science is a scientific program of study that focuses on the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, human movement, and applications to exercise and therapeutic rehabilitation. Examples of coursework include instruction in clinical exercise physiology, exercise physiology, biomechanics, fitness assessment and exercise prescription, energy sources, and strength and conditioning.

Exercise science prepares qualified professionals for employment in health and fitness centers, hospital-based health and wellness programs, corporate based health and wellness programs, cardiac rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, and allied health areas. Additionally, the program prepares students for advanced study in related fields such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, occupational therapy, physical therapy, physician assistant, medicine, and chiropractic medicine.

Students must meet the minimum criteria listed below.

Admission to Lindenwood University.
Declaration of exercise science as a major.
C or better in all required major courses.

Requirements

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)