Exercise Science Major (B.S.)
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepares students for careers in a wide range of health and human performance professions, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, athletic training, physician assistant roles, cardiac rehabilitation, exercise physiology, biomedical research, health promotion, education, sports psychology, coaching, personal fitness, motor development, and teaching. The program’s rigorous scientific focus equips graduates with the technical knowledge and research skills necessary for success in these dynamic and interdisciplinary fields.
Major Requirements
60 credits
Exercise Science Core (36 credits)
| BIOL-2201 | Molecules to Cells | 4 credits |
| BIOL-2224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 credits |
| BIOL-2225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 credits |
| HEHP-2000 | Human Health and Wellness | 4 credits |
| HEHP-3014 | Rsrch Mthds in Human Perf/Health Science | 4 credits |
| HEHP-3019 | Principles in Biomechanics | 4 credits |
| HEHP-3043 | Exercise Physiology | 4 credits |
| HEHP-4019 | Advanced Biomechanics | 4 credits |
| HEHP-4043 | Advanced Exercise Physiology | 4 credits |
Mathematics (4 credits)
| MATH-1025 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 4 credits |
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| MATH-2025 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 4 credits |
Electives (16 credits)
Complete 16 credits from the following:
Capstone (4 credits)
Complete either Internship or Collaborative Research, plus Capstone II, for a total of at least 4 credits.