Exercise Science Requirements

Program Advisor:
Dr. Heike McNeil

Purpose and Objectives:
The purpose of this exercise science program is to prepare the student for successful graduate level study in the field of exercise and movement science or to be a competent professional in the allied health or other human movement related professions.

Goals:

To apply scientific foundations of the individual sub-disciplines to exercise and movement science.
To become critical thinkers and competent practitioners
To analyze and assess components of health-related physical fitness such as cardiovascular endurance, body composition, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
To acquire skills to plan and implement appropriate exercise prescription for different populations, accounting for necessary modifications due to factors such as environmental or special needs of the person whom they work with
To understand human relations and behavioral issues as they relate to physical performance; to facilitate the integration of positive behavior and the implementation of health-related programs
Pursue ongoing professional development in exercise science or related professional fields through graduate level study and through membership and participation in professional organizations.

Prerequisites from the General Education Core for all Exercise Science Majors:
BIOL 200 General Biology
NUTR 220 Nutrition
MATH 130 Pre-calculus
PSY 200 General Psychology

General Requirements for Exercise Science	47
BIOL 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology I	4
BIOL 212 Human Anatomy & Physiology II	4
BIOL 230 Introductory Microbiology	4
CHEM 121 Introductory Chemistry	5
CHEM 122 Introductory Chemistry	5
PHYS 110 Fundamentals of Physics	4
MATH 315 Applied Statistics	3
PSY 320 Human Development	3
PSY 410 Biological Psychology	3
EXSC 310 Kinesiology	3
EXSC 320 Exercise Physiology and Neuromuscular Conditioning	3
EXSC 410 Biomechanics	3
EXSC 495 Internship	3