Major in Exercise Science
Majors will complete 4 pre-requisite courses, a core consisting of ten courses plus two electives spread out across their four years. All Majors are required to have Basic Life Support and First Aid Certifications by the end of the junior year. The suggested sequence is:
First Year
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 Courses | ||
| Foundations of Exer & Health | BIOL-246 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| General Biology | BIOL-113 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Intro. Chemistry: Inorganic | CHEM-111 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Intro. Chemistry: Organic | CHEM-112 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Sophomore Year
Students take either Math 118 or Math 238 to fulfill the requirement for
Statistics.
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6 Courses | ||
| Introduction to Nutrition Sci | NUTR-112 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Anatomy & Physiology I | BIOL-231 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Anatomy & Physiology II | BIOL-232 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Introductory Statistics | MATH-118 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Applied Statistical Models | MATH-238 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Introduction to Psychology | PSYC-101 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Junior Year
Exercise science majors would take Exercise Assessment & Prescription (SHS 361) in the junior year.
This course will be offered in 2010-2011, so is not presently listed.
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4 Courses | ||
| Exercise Physiology | BIOL-332 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Health Psychology | PSYC-232 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Intro Physics I | PHYS-110 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Senior Year
Exercise Science majors take Kinesiology, and 8 credits of independent learning (Internship or Research). The Kinesiology course will be offered in 2010-2011, so is not listed here. The courses below are for those entering the Doctorate in Physical Therapy program in their senior year.
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 Courses | ||
| Research Methods | PT-610 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| Fund Movement Science | PT-625 | 3.00 | Lecture |
| Pt Independent Study | PT-650 | 1.00 | Lecture |
| Appl. of Evidence to Practice | PT-612 | 2.00 | Lecture |
| Integrated Clinical | PT-603 | 1.00 | Lecture |
| Integrated Clinical Exp. | PT-602 | 1.00 | Lecture |
| Internship | BIOL-370 | 4.00 | INT |
Exercise Science Electives
Students must also complete two exercise science electives from the list below
| Course Name | Number | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10 Courses | ||
| Microbiology | BIOL-221 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Microbiology Lab | BIOL-221L | 0.00 | LAB |
| Intro Biochemistry | CHEM-223 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Social Implications of Nutrit | NUTR-110 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Nutrient Metabolism | NUTR-311 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Intro Physics II | PHYS-111 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Lab | PHYS-111L | 0.00 | LAB |
| Health, Illness & Society | SOCI-241 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Sociology of Sports | SOCI-266 | 4.00 | Lecture |
| Health Systems & Policy | SOCI-345 | 4.00 | Lecture |
Independent Learning
This all-College independent learning requirement (eight semester hours) will be met through courses in the Biology Department or the Physical Therapy program, usually in the senior year.
