Exercise Science (B.S.)

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Student Learning Outcomes for Exercise Science major:

Students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and application of the natural and social sciences to health screening, exercise technique, fitness testing, exercise prescription, as well as administering and evaluating fitness programs.
Use critical thinking skills to solve problems associated with conducting health screening, fitness testing, exercise prescription and administering and evaluating fitness programs.
Communicate effectively and professionally in verbal, nonverbal and written formats.
Demonstrate professional ethics and social responsibility as it relates to the practice of exercise science.
Engage in career development activities to prepare for job application or graduate school application, professional skill development.

The Exercise Science major requires:

BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, & Animal Systems 4.00 credits.
BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4.00 credits.
BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4.00 credits.
ESC 100 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1.00 credits.
ESC 110 - Foundations for Resistance Training Techniques 2.00 credits.
ESC 140 - Sports Medicine 3.00 credits.
ESC 160 - Health and Wellness Promotion 3.00 credits.
ESC 180 - Kinesiology 2.00 credits.
ESC 220 - Psychology of Exercise and Sport 3.00 credits.
ESC 240 - Motor Learning 3.00 credits.
ESC 260 - Nutrition for Exercise and Sport 3.00 credits.
ESC 280 - Biomechanics 3.00 credits.
ESC 320 - Exercise Physiology 3.00 credits.
ESC 321 - Exercise Physiology Lab 1.00 credit.
ESC 340 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription 3.00 credits.
ESC 341 - Fitness Testing and Exercise Prescription Lab 1.00 credit.
ESC 380 - Organization and Management of Fitness Facilities 3.00 credits.
ESC 420 - Exercise Prescription for Special Populations 3.00 credits.
ESC 440 - Strength Training and Conditioning 3.00 credits.
ESC 441 - Strength Training and Conditioning Lab 1.00 credit.
ESC 470-474 - Exercise Science Internship Variable (1.00-6.00) credits. * (Minimum requirement of three credits. Internship credit variations will need permission from advisor.)
ESC 495 - Exercise Science Senior Seminar 3.00 credits.
MA 250 - MA Sports Analytics 4.00 credits. or
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics 4.00 credits.
PSY 105 - SSC Introduction to Psychology 4.00 credits.
Eight credits of electives (listed below)

Choose one of the following concentrations:

Pre-Athletic Training Concentration:

In addition to the requirements listed above, students in the Pre-Athletic Training concentration will be required to take the following courses:

CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science 4.00 credits.
PHY 101 - General Physics I 4.00 credits.

Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration:

In addition to the requirements listed above, students in the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration will be required to take the following courses. Electives are not required for the Pre-PT concentration.

BIO 112 - Principles of Evolution, Ecology, and Diversity of Life 4.00 credits.
CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science 4.00 credits.
CH 113 - Organic Chemistry I 4.00 credits.
PHY 101 - General Physics I 4.00 credits.
PHY 102 - General Physics II 4.00 credits.
PSY 220 - Health Psychology 4.00 credits. or
PSY 240 - Child and Adolescent Development 4.00 credits. or
PSY 245 - Adult Development and Aging 4.00 credits.

Strength and Conditioning Concentration:

In addition to the requirements above, students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration will be required to take:

ESC 490 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork I 2.00 credits.
ESC 491 - Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork II 4.00 credits.

Electives:

BA 265 - Management and Organizational Behavior 4.00 credits.
BIO 220 - Nutrition 3.00 credits. or
HW 200 - Nutrition for Life 2.00 credits.
HW 130 - Introduction to Coaching 3.00 credits.
MKT 215 - Principles of Marketing 4.00 credits.
NEU 125 - NPS Introduction to Neuroscience 4.00 credits.
PBH 111 - NPS Principles of Public Health 4.00 credits.
PBH 311 - Public Health Interventions 4.00 credits.
PBH 330 - Determinants of Health and Health Equity 4.00 credits.
PBH 335 - Epidemiology 4.00 credits.
PSY 220 - Health Psychology 4.00 credits.
PSY 240 - Child and Adolescent Development 4.00 credits.
PSY 245 - Adult Development and Aging 4.00 credits.
PSY 360 - Psychology of Stress 4.00 credits.

Exercise Science majors can elect to take up to two of the following 500-level courses as elective credits:

First Year Suggested Courses:

FYS 100 - First-Year Seminar 4.00 credits.
BIO 111 - Molecules, Cells, & Animal Systems 4.00 credits.
ESC 100 - Introduction to Exercise Science 1.00 credits.
Power of Language English Core Course
PHY 101 - General Physics I 4.00 credits. or
CH 105 - NPS Fundamentals of Chemistry: Introduction to Molecular Science 4.00 credits.
PSY 105 - SSC Introduction to Psychology 4.00 credits.
MA 250 - MA Sports Analytics 4.00 credits. or
MA 251 - MA Probability and Statistics 4.00 credits.
ESC 160 - Health and Wellness Promotion 3.00 credits.
ESC 180 - Kinesiology 2.00 credits.