Exercise Science Major
Exercise science uses exercise as the lens to analyze human performance and human health. This program will challenge the student to apply analytical, biological, chemical, and physical principles to the health and human performance. Students first take introductory biology, human anatomy, and physiology, and health and wellness courses to build fundamental knowledge of the human body before moving into exercise specific coursework that includes Physiology of Exercise and Mechanical Analysis of Sport. Graduates of the Exercise Science program will understand how the structure and function of the human body respond to different exercise stimuli, appreciate the factors important for wellness as a basis for personal choice, be competent in data collection and analysis, and engage in experiential learning opportunities such as collaborative research or substantive internships. The program prepares students for careers in the health professions physical therapy, occupational therapy, nursing, athletic training, physician's assistant, as well as cardiac rehab, exercise physiology, biomedical research, health promotion and education, coaching, personal fitness, sports psychology, motor development, and teaching.
Exercise Science Major (37 credits):
NSM Peak
Core Requirements (28 credits):
Taking BIO-201 and BIO-202 instead of BIO-159 is recommended for students interested in certain health professions, such as medicine or physician's assistant. Please consult with an advisor in BIO or HHP about which route through the major is best for you.
MAT-212 is more appropriate for students who have a background in statistics already.
| BIO-159 | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology | 3 credits |
| BIO-159L | Cellular Basis of Human Physiology Lab | 1 credit |
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| BIO-201 | Molecules to Cells | 3 credits |
| BIO-201L | Molecules to Cells Lab | 1 credit |
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| BIO-202 | Organismal Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO-202L | Organismal Biology | 1 credit |
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| MAT-125 | Data Analysis and Statistics | 3 credits |
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| MAT-212 | Multiple Regression Analysis | 3 credits |
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| BIO-224 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 credits |
| BIO-224L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 credit |
| BIO-225 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 credits |
| BIO-225L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 credit |
| HHP-203 | Human Health and Wellness | 3 credits |
| HHP-314 | Research Methods in Human Performance and Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| HHP-319 | Mechanical Analysis of Sport | 3 credits |
| HHP-343 | Physiology of Exercise I | 3 credits |
| HHP-343L | Physiology of Exercise I Lab | 1 credit |
Capstone (3 credits):
For Capstone Requirement:
2 units of HHP-496 or HHP-497 is needed and senior standing going into senior year and should be taken in the Summer before senior year or Fall of senior year. HHP-498 should be taken the Spring of senior year.
Electives (9 credits):
Complete at least 9 credits from the following:
| HHP-300 | Applied Sport Psychology | 3 credits |
| HHP-304 | Motor Learning | 3 credits |
| HHP-312 | Health Related Fitness and Exercise
Prescription | 3 credits |
| HHP-318 | Applied Nutrition | 3 credits |
| HHP-410 | Exercise Metabolism | 3 credits |
| HHP-410L | Exercise Metabolism Lab | 1 credit |
| HHP-411 | Cardiopulmonary Physiology | 3 credits |