Exercise Science Program, B.S.
The mission of the Texas Wesleyan University Exercise Science degree program is to develop quality exercise science professionals who are capable of providing the highest standard of service to the general population. Our goal is to produce graduates who are knowledgeable as exercise specialists and wellness educators. The Exercise Science Program provides curriculum content that integrates theory, research, and clinical practice to prepare students to function professionally as exercise specialists in health/fitness clubs, corporate health promotion programs, and clinical rehabilitation settings. This program is also designed to provide prerequisite knowledge for continued education in Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, or Medicine.
Graduation and Progress Requirements
The Exercise Science student must maintain a minimum of a 2.50 GPA within their Exercise Science (EXS and ATR) specific coursework and complete each course with no less than a “C” to continue to progress through the program and be granted a degree.
General Education Curriculum (45-46)
Refer to the General Education Curriculum (GEC) listed in this catalog.
MAT 1302 or MAT 1304 is acceptable for the GEC math requirement.
Some courses listed in program “Major Requirements” or “Required Related Courses,” (noted with an asterisk [*]), may be used to meet requirements in the GEC. Although these courses fulfill requirements in each area, credit hours for these courses, if taken for the GEC, may only be counted in the GEC.
Complete Graduation Requirements are listed in this catalog.
Required Related Courses (4-12)
Biology (0-8)
(may be counted toward GEC requirements)
| BIO 2401 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 Credits |
| BIO 2402 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 Credits |
Physics (0-4)
| PHY 1401 | University Physics I | 4 Credits |
| | or | |
| PHY 1410 | Fundamentals of Physics I | 4 Credits |
Major Requirements (52)
Athletic Training (3)
| ATR 2307 | Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 Credits |
Exercise Science (49)
| EXS 1300 | Founda of Exercise Science | 3 Credits |
| EXS 2203 | First Aid | 2 Credits |
| EXS 2301 | Anatom Basis for Phys Activity | 3 Credits |
| EXS 2304 | Data Collection | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3100 | Biomechanics Laboratory | 1 Credit |
| EXS 3300 | Biomechanics | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3310 | Funda. of Motor Development | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3316 | Nutrition for Sport & Exercise Performan | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3322 | Fitness Assess & Prescription | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3326 | Health Considera for Spec Populations | 3 Credits |
| EXS 3336 | Sports Facilities Management & Design | 3 Credits |
| EXS 4111 | Exercise Physiology Lab | 1 Credit |
| EXS 4122 | Strength and Conditioning Laboratory | 1 Credit |
| EXS 4301 | Issues in Sports & Exercise Seminar | 3 Credits |
| EXS 4310 | Adapted Physical Education | 3 Credits |
| EXS 4311 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 Credits |
| EXS 4322 | Strength & Conditioning | 3 Credits |
| EXS 4325 | Sport Psychology | 3 Credits |
| | and | |
| | any two activity courses | 2 Credits |
Electives (14-23)
Total Hours (124)