Semester Map

B.S. in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology Concentration

TOTAL CREDITS: 121–124

Fall, Year One

CourseCredits
BIOL 210
Human Gross Anatomy
4
EXSC 100
Introduction to Kinesiology
3
EXSC 150
Aerobic Conditioning
3
Math RequirementA
4
FCWR 101
Writing I: Foundations of College Composition
3
TOTAL CREDITS17

Spring, Year One

CourseCredits
Science RequirementB 3–4
EXSC 110
Foundations of Physical Activity
3
EXSC 160
Resistance and Flexibility Training
3
FCWR 151
Writing II: Foundations of Research Writing
3
DATA 101
Making Sense of a Data-Oriented Society
3
TOTAL CREDITS15–16

Fall, Year Two

CourseCredits
BIOL 310
Human Physiology
4
EXSC 210
Measurement and Prescription
3
Science electiveC
3–4
PSYC 101
Introduction to Psychology
3
General Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS16–17

Spring, Year Two

CourseCredits
EXSC 300
Exercise PhysiologyE
3
EXSC 200
Motion Analysis
3
NTSI 201
Introduction to Clinical Nutrition Practice
3
General Elective 3
FCWR 302
Communication for Healthcare Careers
3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Fall, Year Three

CourseCredits
EXSC 220
Disability and Diversity in Physical Activity
3
Exercise Science ElectiveF
3
MGMT 102
Principles of Management
3
ICBS 309
Anthropological Approaches to Health Seminar
3
ICPH 3XX
Philosophy Choice
3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Spring, Year Three

CourseCredits
EXSC 230
Survey of Athletic Injuries
3
Exercise Science ElectiveF 3
NTSI 360
Lifestyle and Weight Management
3
General Elective 3
ICSS 3XX
Social Science Choice
3
TOTAL CREDITS15

Fall, Year Four

CourseCredits
Exercise Science ElectiveF
3–4
Exercise Science ElectiveF
3
Exercise Science ElectiveF
3
General Elective 3
ICLT 3XX
Literature Choice
3
TOTAL CREDITS15–16

Spring, Year Four

CourseCredits
EXSC 400
Seminar: Contemporary Issues in Exercise Science
3
EXSC 410
Senior Practicum
4
General Elective 3
General Elective 3
TOTAL CREDITS13
A
Choose between: MATH 135 Fundamentals of Precalculus I or MATH 141 Precalculus.
B
Choose between: CHEM 105 Applied Chemistry or CHEM 110 General Chemistry I.
C
Science elective may be any BIOL, CHEM, or PHYS course or EXSC 240 Functional Anatomy.
E
EXSC 300 Exercise Physiology is cross-listed with HSCI 330.
F
Exercise Science Elective Choices:

  • EXSC 310 Essentials of Strength and Conditioning
  • EXSC 360 Exercise Programs for Special Populations
  • EXSC 320 Biomechanics
  • EXSC 370 Exercise Programs for Older Adults
  • EXSC 330 Motor Learning
  • EXSC 380/PSYC 327 Exercise and Sport Psychology
  • EXSC 340 Graded Exercise Testing
  • HSCI 370 Introduction to Clinical Cardiology
  • HSCI 480 Health Education and Promotion
  • EXSC 350 Aerobic and Anaerobic Exercise Leadership