Exercise Science, B.S.: "Final Approval from the NJ Presidents' Council Anticipated June 1, 2020"
The B.S. in Exercise Science provides students with comprehensive insight into the acute and chronic physiological response to exercise, sport, and physical fitness. Students will apply this knowledge to design and implement physical fitness programs for the healthy and those with controlled disease.
General Education Requirements 32
Foundations Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030, MATH 1000, and COMM 1402 requires a minimum grade of C or better.
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Science 6
HIST 1062: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
PSY 1000: Prerequisite for PSY 3110.
Science and Mathematics 7
BIO 1000 is a prerequisite for BIO 2402.
Additional Required Courses 7
Additional Requirements 7
Academic Major 63
Activity Courses 5
Choose any combination to fulfill 5 credits from the selection below.
Major Required Courses 55
EXSC 2800, EXSC 3612, EXSC 3617, EXSC 3692, and EXSC 4627 requires a grade of B- or better.
Major Capstone Course 3
| EXSC 4625 | ORGANIZATION & ADMINISTRATION OF EXERCISE SCIENCE PROGRAMS | 3 |
EXSC 4625 requires a grade of B- or better.
Free Electives 18
Selected with advisement. At least 50% must be at 3000 level or above.
EXSC 1996 (Optional) Intro. to Research in Exercise Science (1 credit) course can be applied in this area.
Total Credit Hours: 120