Exercise Science, BS

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Exercise Science

College	Arts and Sciences
Academic Award	Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Credits Required	122 semester credits
Faculty Lead	Leland Nielsen
CIP Code	26.0908

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science prepare students with the essential knowledge and skills to enter careers as health, fitness, and human performance specialists. The degree emphasize a strong core of scientific understanding of the human body and its systems as they relate to general health and wellness, fitness, and performance enhancement.

Outcomes

Graduates with a degree in Exercise Science will be able to:

Describe the physiological response to exercise.
Generate a proposal for a research project that uses the scientific method.
Asses health-related components of fitness.
Design a performance-based training program.
Integrate the study of Exercise Science and the Christian faith.

Core Curriculum: 42

^{(Courses that are completed as part of the Core Curriculum can also fulfill major requirements.)}

Loving Truth: 15

BIBL 1053 - The Christian Scriptures 3 credits
THEO 1093 - Foundations of Christian Faith 3 credits
THEO 2063 - God and Society 3 credits
THEO 2293 - Christian Vocation 3 credits
Journey Deeper - Journeying Deeper Into Truth 3 credits
(select one course from the list below)

Seeking Beauty: 12

ENGL 1013 - Composition I: Stewarding Words 3 credits
ENGL 1023 - Composition II: Arguing Charitably 3 credits
COMM 1213 - Responsible Speech 3 credits
Seeking Beauty - The Story of Beauty 3 credits
(select one course from)
- Any 2000-4000 level English course (4000 level courses with instructor consultation)

Living Goodness: 15

COMM 2053 - Technology and Culture 3 credits
MATH 1133 - Practical Mathematics 3 credits (or any college-level math)
PSYC 1163 - Flourishing: The Science of Health and Well-Being 3 credits
Living Goodness - Stewarding Creation 4 credits (any life science with lab)
UNIV 1091 - Life Together 1 credits
UNIV 1xx1 - Professional Readiness 1 credits
(the course offerings listed below are examples and availability subject to change)

Exercise Science Foundation Requirements: 30

Foundation requirements may be applied to the Core Curriculum requirements or General Electives

MATH 1313 - Introduction to Statistics 3 credits
PSYC 1013 - General Psychology 3 credits
SCIE 1333 - General Chemistry I 3 credits
SCIE 1331 - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credits
SCIE 1343 - General Chemistry II 3 credits
SCIE 1341 - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credits
SCIE 2053 - General Biology: Ecology/Diversity 3 credits
SCIE 2051 - General Biology: Ecology/Diversity Laboratory 1 credits
SCIE 2063 - General Biology: Cell/Molecular 3 credits
SCIE 2061 - General Biology: Cell/Molecular Laboratory 1 credits
SCIE 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 credits
SCIE 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 credits
SCIE 2213 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credits
SCIE 2211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 credits

Exercise Science Major Requirements: 34

EXSC 2183 - Exercise and Physical Health 3 credits
EXSC 2193 - Kinetic Anatomy 3 credits
EXSC 2093 - Nutrition for Life and Sport 3 credits
EXSC 3233 - Applied Exercise Physiology 3 credits
EXSC 3231 - Applied Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1 credits
EXSC 3273 - Exercise and Sport Injuries 3 credits
EXSC 3363 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning 3 credits
EXSC 3643 - Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 credits
EXSC 4913 - Professional Practicum 3 credits
EXSC 4933 - Professional Issues and Research in Exercise Science 3 credits
EXSC 4943 - Professional Internship in Exercise Science 3 credits

Exercise Science Major Electives: 3

(select one course from the list below)

EXSC 3583 - Psychology in Sport and Exercise 3 credits
EXSC 48x3 - Special Topics in Exercise Science 3 credits
PSYC 2563 - Lifespan Psychology 3 credits
^{_{Physical Therapy School note: Students wishing to meet the pre-requisites for Physical Therapy graduate school will need to include one year of Physics.}}

General Electives: 16-20

Any college-level courses

Exercise Science, BS