Exercise Science Major: B.S. in Exercise Science - Kinesiology Concentration
The Exercise Science curriculum prepares students for careers as physical fitness specialists and graduate work as an allied health practitioner. Graduates are prepared to enter the field as personal trainers, group fitness leaders, and fitness consultants, as well as do graduate work in exercise and/or health related fields.
Major requirements
Required semester hours: 46 sh
Course requirements
Prerequisites and supporting courses
BIOL 1250; EXS 1000 or PSYC 1200, PHEN 1050 or PHEN 1110 or PHEN 1210
STAT 1490
Required core courses
EXS 1400, EXS 2500, EXS 2600, EXS 3010, EXS 3070, EXS 3160, EXS 3180, EXS 3500, EXS 3700 or EXS 3800, EXS 4010
Electives
EXS 3190, EXS 3910, EXS 4200, EXS 4910, EXS 4930, EXS 4970 or other courses approved by faculty advisor (8 sh)
Notes and restrictions
A comprehensive exam is required. Students interested in pursuing graduate work should take BIOL 2930. Courses in Business, Marketing and Communications are recommended.
Honors
No requirements beyond the University guidelines