School of Human Performance & Leisure Sciences
Exercise Science Degree (Bachelor of Science)
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Exercise Science (BS)

Distribution Requirements and Co-requisites: 56 credit-hours

As a major in Exercise Science, you will be required to complete 20 credit-hours in science and mathematics, bringing you above the University's distribution requirement of 45 credit-hours. Courses specifically required are listed below each subject area with a double asterisk (**) and must be completed with a grade of C or better. In addition, all major core courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.

Theology and Philosophy: 9 credit-hours

THE or PHI 353, Bio-Medical Ethics strongly recommended

THE 201 Faiths, Beliefs, and Traditions (3)
PHI 220 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
THE/PHI Elective (3)
Written and Oral Communication: 9 credit-hours
ENG 111   (3)
ENG 112 OR 210   (3)
SPE 101 or COM 104 or TH 155 Intro. to Organic & Biological Chemistry & Lab (3)
Science and Mathematics: 20 credit-hours
** BIO 230 Human Anatomy and Lab (4)
** BIO 240 Intro. to Human Physiology & Lab (5)
** CHE 152 Intro. to Organic & Biological Chemistry & Lab (4)
** MAT 152 Elementary Probability & Statistics (3)
** PHY 151 Introductory Physics & Lab (4)
Social and Behavioral Sciences: 9 credit-hours
** PSY 281 Introduction to Psychology (3)
SOC 201 Introduction to Sociology (recommended) (3)
Humanities and the Fine Arts: 9 credit-hours
From approved distribution list
SES Core Requirements: 24 credit-hours
SES 112 Adult CPR & AED (2)
SES 210  Foundations of Sport & Exercise Sciences (3)
SES 270 Concepts of Fitness & Wellness (3)
SES 335 Psycho-Social Aspects of Sport (3)
SES 340 Adapted Physical Activity, Sport & Recreation (3)
SES 361 Exercise Physiology & Lab (4)
SES 465 Administration of Programs and Facilities (3)
SES 480 Contemporary Issues & Ethics in Sport (3)
Exercise Science Major Requirements: 38 credit-hours
CAT 102 Introduction to Computers (3)
SES 220 Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)
SES 320 Kinesiology & Lab (4)
SES 330 Nutrition for Physical Performance (3)
SES 370 Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription and Lab (4)
SES 441 Cardiac Rehabilitation and Lab (4)
SES 463 Applied Physiology of Resistance Training (3)
SES 486 Practicum in Exercise Science (2)
SES 499 Internship in Exercise Science (12)
Electives: 3 credit-hours minimum
Recommended Courses for electives:
SES 326 Principles of Motor Learning (3)
SES 461 Advanced Exercise Physiology and Lab (4)
SES 469 Directed Readings in Exercise Science (3)
SES 479 Directed Research in Exercise Science (3)
SES 485 Legal Issues In Sport and Exercise Sciences (3)

DEGREE TOTAL: EXERCISE SCIENCE (BS) 121 CREDIT-HOURS

Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Medicine Options:
Course adjustments for chemistry and physics requirements are available for the pre-physical therapy and pre-medicine options.

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