The Exercise Science Major provides students with a strong science foundation emphasizing preparation for further specialized graduate study or direct entrance into a variety of fields related to exercise physiology, biomechanics, sport medicine and direct entrance to upper level certifications in the rehabilitation and fitness industries.
Interests:
Exercise Science - Athletic Training
Exercise Science - Exercise Physiology
Exercise Science - Lifestyle Medicine
Exercise Science - Physician Assistant
Exercise Science - Physical Therapy
Course requirements for students who declare Exercise Science as their major Fall 2020 or later.
1 Not open to seniors. Contact the Undergraduate Academic Advisor for more information.
2 General Biology (01:119:101/102) sequence is also acceptable.
3 Quantitative Methods in Psychology (01:830:200) and Basic Statistics for Research (01:960:401) are acceptable substitutes.
4 While Physics for the Sciences (750:193/194) is recommended, two alternative physics sequences are available to students: General Physics with Lab (750:203/205 and 750:204/206) and Extended General Physics (750:201 and 750:202). Physics for the Sciences is only offered in a Fall/Spring sequence (i.e., 193 in Fall; 194 in Spring). Extended General Physics is offered in a Spring/Fall sequence (i.e., 201 in the Spring; 202 in the Fall).
5 These credits can be fulfilled using 1.5 and 3 credit courses; however, a maximum of two 1.5 credit classes may be used for elective credit. 3 elective credits must be at the 300-400 level. Courses outside the major (377) may be considered but only with approval and at least 3 credits must be from the 377 department.
6 Must have a minimum of 90 credits overall and be a formally declared Exercise Science major.
7 Must have a minimum of 90 credits overall and 20 credits in the major, be a formally declared Exercise Science major, join a pre-internship canvas site, and make formal application to the Internship Program Director. Students also have the option of completing a 6-credit internship.
8 The Department Accepts the course previously named Functional Human Anatomy- 01:377:213
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