Exercise Science Suggested Four-Year Academic Plan
120 credit hours are required for a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science. This major is an interdisciplinary program that includes coursework in anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, physical education, and psychology. The program concludes with a career-oriented internship and capstone in Exercise Science. Students should use academic planning to schedule and track their degree progress. Detailed course information can be found in the academic catalog.
Suggested four-year academic plan for the major (courses required in the major are in bold.)
Please consult with your academic advisor prior to course selection.
| Semester 1 | Credit Hours | ||
| ENGL 101: Composition I | 3 | ||
| EXSC 130: Intro to Exercise Science | 3 | ||
| PSYCH 101: Intro to Psychology | 3 | ||
| MATH 135: Introduction to Statistics | 4 | ||
| TRANS 100: Transitions | 1 | ||
| EXSC 112: Health and Fitness | 3 | ||
| Semester 2 | Credit Hours | ||
| COMM 101: Speech Fundamentals | 3 | ||
| PHIL 140/150 (T): The Examined Life | 3 | ||
| ENGL 102: Composition II | 3 | ||
| GE History/Social Science Course | 3 | ||
| EXSC 120: First Aid and Athletic Injury | 3 | ||
| Semester 3 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 200: Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 | ||
| EXSCL 200: Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 | ||
| Elective for minor | 3 | ||
| EXSC 203/PE 124: Nutrition for Sport/Health or Nutrition Across Lifespan | 3 | ||
| GE Humanities (Rel St/Phil) | 3 | ||
| GE or Elective | 3 | ||
| Semester 4 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 201: Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 | ||
| EXSCL 201: Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 | ||
| EXSC 210: Motor Behavior | 3 | ||
| EXSC 295: Research Methods | 3 | ||
| Elective for minor | 3 | ||
| Religious Studies Course (200L) | 3 | ||
| Semester 5 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 275: Exercise Physiology for Sport | 3 | ||
| EXSCL 275: Exercise Physiology for Sport Lab | 1 | ||
| GE History Course | 3 | ||
| GE Diversity Studies Course | 3 | ||
| EXSC 335: Sports Psychology | 3 | ||
| Semester 6 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 327: Measures and Evaluation | 3 | ||
| EXSC 319: Biomechanics | 3 | ||
| GE Physical Science | 3 | ||
| PSYCH 300: Statistics for Social Sciences | 3 | ||
| GE Humanities (Lit/Art/Music) | 3 | ||
| Semester 7 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 366: Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 | ||
| EXSC 380: Field Experience | 3 | ||
| GE Global Studies Course | 3 | ||
| Elective for minor | 3 | ||
| Elective for minor | 3 | ||
| Semester 8 | Credit Hours | ||
| EXSC 390: Exercise Science Senior Seminar | 3 | ||
| EXSC 385: Program and Design for Sport | 3 | ||
| EXSC Elective | 3 | ||
| Elective or course for a minor | 3 | ||
| Elective or course for a minor | 3 |