Exercise Science Major, BS

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Program Director
Timothy Burnham, PhD

Faculty
Timothy Burnham PhD
Leonardo D’Acquisto, EdD
James DePaepe, PhD
Eric Foch, PhD
Vincent Nethery, PhD
Kelly Pritchett, PhD, RDN
Robert Pritchett, PhD
Karen Roemer, PhD

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepares students to enter career areas that guide healthy human functioning across the general health to athletic performance spectrum. Potential employment encompasses corporate health-wellness programs, private health-fitness organizations, non-profit/community activity centers, institutional recreation centers, athlete identification and development programs, personal training, and specialty strength and conditioning coaching.

Grade Requirement

A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses in major and minor programs.

Required Courses Credits: 68

BIOL 201 - Human Physiology Credits: (5)
EXSC 254 - Foundations of Fitness Credits: (3)
EXSC 350 - Gross Anatomy Credits: (3)
EXSC 350LAB - Gross Anatomy Laboratory Credits: (2)
EXSC 351 - Physiology Credits: (4)
EXSC 351LAB - Physiology Laboratory Credits: (1)
EXSC 352 - Assessment and Treatment of Athletic Injuries Credits: (4)
EXSC 371 - Movement Analysis Credits: (5)
EXSC 446 - Sports Nutrition Credits: (3)
EXSC 450 - Physiology of Exercise Credits: (4)
EXSC 450LAB - Physiology of Exercise Laboratory Credits: (1)
EXSC 455 - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Credits: (4)
EXSC 455LAB - Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription Laboratory Credits: (1)
EXSC 471 - Sports Biomechanics Credits: (3)
EXSC 480 - Science of Resistance Exercise Credits: (4)
EXSC 490 - Cooperative Education Credits: (1-12) (Must be taken for 12 credits)
EXSC 495A - Practicum: Fitness Centers/Clubs Credits: (2)
OR EXSC 495C - Practicum: Management Credits: (2)
EXSC 495D - Practicum: Laboratory Assessment Credits: (2)
NUTR 101 - Introduction to Human Nutrition Credits: (5)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 28

BUS 401 - Business Boot Camp Credits: (1)
COM 345 - Business and Professional Speaking Credits: (4)
MGT 380 - Organizational Management Credits: (5)
MGT 394 - Legal Considerations in Sport Business Credits: (5)
MGT 395 - Leadership in Business Organizations Credits: (5)
MKT 360 - Principles of Marketing Credits: (5)
MKT 370 - Sports Marketing and Sponsorship Credits: (5)
MKT 371 - Sponsorship and Promotion in Sport Business Credits: (5)
MKT 372 - Revenue Generation and Finance in Sport Business Credits: (5)
NUTR 350 - Weight Management Credits: (3)
PSY 401 - Psychology of Sport Credits: (4)

Total Credits: 96

College and Department Information

Health Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies

Program Outcomes
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