Exercise Science B.S. Degree
The major in Exercise Science is designed to provide students with a broad background in the sciences related to the study of how exercise and the human body interact. Related sciences include human anatomy, human physiology, exercise physiology, chemistry, biology, biomechanics, Women’s health, nutrition, biomechanics, and psychology. The program offers a strong science foundation balanced with a well-rounded liberal arts education required for successful entrance into graduate schools, schools of Physical Therapy, Medicine and other advanced degree programs in Exercise Science.
Students will earn a B.S.. There are two degree tracks. The first track is a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis on women’s health. This is a pre-health science track that provides comprehensive training in the unique physiological, hormonal, and psychological factors that influence women’s health and physiology. The second track is a B.S. in Exercise Science with an emphasis on health, nutrition, and fitness management. This track prepares students for careers in health promotion, fitness management, and wellness coaching.
All students seeking an undergraduate degree in Exercise Science must achieve a cumulative science/math GPA of 2.0 within their first four semesters in the program. Students not meeting this cumulative 2.0 GPA requirement will not be allowed to advance further in the major and must switch majors. It is University policy that all lower division major and minor courses must be completed with a grade of C- or above, and all upper division major and minor courses must be completed with a grade of C or above.
Track 1_Womens Health Promotion
Required Courses
Womens Health Promotion LD Requirements
| MTH 5A | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 5B | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 38 | Elements of Probability and Statistics | 3 |
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| PSY 40 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
| PHY 1A | Introductory Physics IA | 4 |
| PHY 1B | Introductory Physics IB | 3 |
| BIO 50A | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 50AL | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 50B | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 50BL | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| EXS 10 | Introduction to Women's Health Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| EXS 20 | Introduction to Movement Biomechanical Movement Principles | 3 |
| EXS 30 | Community, Global Awareness & Understanding: A Gender-Inclusive Approach | 3 |
| EXS 70 | Intro to Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Requirements List
Womens Health Promotion UD Requirements
| EXS 101 | Advanced Women’s Health Across the Lifespan: Pregnancy, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Bone Health | 3 |
| EXS 110 | Women and Gender in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS 130 | Exercise Physiology with Focus on Women’s Longevity | 3 |
| EXS 130L | Exercise Physiology with Focus on Women’s Longevity Lab | 1 |
| EXS 140 | Essential Foundations for Personal Training | 3 |
| EXS 140L | Essential Foundations for Personal Training Lab | 1 |
| EXS 141 | Integrating Gender Differences for Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| EXS 150A | Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education | 3 |
| EXS 150AL | Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education Lab | 1 |
| EXS 150B | Advanced Clinical Reformer Pilates for Movement Re-education | 3 |
| EXS 150BL | Advanced Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education Lab | 1 |
| EXS 161 | Hormonal Influences on Exercise and Performance | 3 |
| EXS 166 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing | 3 |
| EXS 166L | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing Lab | 1 |
| EXS 170 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS 190 | Women’s Health Internship/Mentoring MSMU | 4 |
| EXS 195 | Capstone/Senior Project in Women's Health and Fitness Management | 3 |
Track 2_Wellness Emphasis
Required Courses
Wellness Emphasis Requirements
| MTH 5A | Calculus I | 4 |
| MTH 5B | Calculus II | 4 |
| MTH 38 | Elements of Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PHY 1A | Introductory Physics IA | 4 |
| PHY 1B | Introductory Physics IB | 3 |
| PHY 1BL | Introductory Physics Laboratory | 1 |
| PSY 40 | Basic Statistical Methods | 3 |
| BIO 50A | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| BIO 50AL | Human Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| BIO 50B | Human Physiology | 3 |
| BIO 50BL | Human Physiology Laboratory | 1 |
| EXS 10 | Introduction to Women's Health Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| EXS 20 | Introduction to Movement Biomechanical Movement Principles | 3 |
| EXS 30 | Community, Global Awareness & Understanding: A Gender-Inclusive Approach | 3 |
| EXS 40 | Introduction to Wellness Coaching: Motivational Interviewing | 3 |
| EXS 70 | Intro to Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |
Wellness Emphasis Upper Division Requirements
| EXS 101 | Advanced Women’s Health Across the Lifespan: Pregnancy, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Bone Health | 3 |
| EXS 102 | Nutrition for Exercise and Sport | 3 |
| EXS 110 | Women and Gender in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS 115 | Advanced Wellness Coaching Applications 1 | 3 |
| EXS 115L | Advanced Wellness Coaching Applications Lab | 1 |
| EXS 116 | Advanced Wellness Coaching Applications 2 | 3 |
| EXS 116L | Advanced Wellness Coaching Applications 2 Lab | 1 |
| EXS 130 | Exercise Physiology with Focus on Women’s Longevity | 3 |
| EXS 130L | Exercise Physiology with Focus on Women’s Longevity Lab | 1 |
| EXS 140 | Essential Foundations for Personal Training | 3 |
| EXS 140L | Essential Foundations for Personal Training Lab | 1 |
| EXS 141 | Integrating Gender Differences for Strength & Conditioning | 3 |
| EXS 150A | Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education | 3 |
| EXS 150AL | Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education Lab | 1 |
| EXS 150B | Advanced Clinical Reformer Pilates for Movement Re-education | 3 |
| EXS 150BL | Advanced Clinical Pilates for Movement Re-education Lab | 1 |
| EXS 161 | Hormonal Influences on Exercise and Performance | 3 |
| EXS 161 | Hormonal Influences on Exercise and Performance | 3 |
| EXS 166 | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing | 3 |
| EXS 166L | Fitness Assessment and Exercise Testing Lab | 1 |
| EXS 170 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXS 190 | Women’s Health Internship/Mentoring MSMU | 4 |
| EXS 195 | Capstone/Senior Project in Women's Health and Fitness Management | 3 |
| EXS 165 | Wellness Programming, Health Promotion and Facility Management | 3 |