Exercise Science Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science

Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences

General Education
Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4)12
Including:
LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning
STAT 241
Elementary Statistics 1
Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8)13
Including:
LOPER 7: Social Science
PSY 203
General Psychology
LOPER 8: Natural Science
Select one of the following:
CHEM 145
Introductory Chemistry
CHEM 148
Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences
CHEM 160
& 160L
General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 26
Wellness (LOPER 11) Optional0
BS Science-Related Course Requirements0
Program Specified Requirements6
KSS 150
Healthy Wealthy and Wise
NUTR 108
Introduction to Nutrition
Major Option
Complete all required courses54
Unrestricted Electives 4
Needed to complete 120 credit hours29
Total Credit Hours120

Please see the department for entrance requirements. Other information is available at the program's web page.  Students accepted into the accelerated Master of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences with emphasis in Coaching and Sport Performance may take up to 6 hours of graduate level coursework and students accepted into the accelerated Master of Athletic Training program may take up to 11 hours of graduate level coursework to apply to their undergraduate degree requirements.

Major Option

Requirements
KSS 107Introduction to Exercise Science1
KSS 110Basic Sports Activities 31
KSS 265Emergency Medical Response2
KSS 305Fitness Leadership2
KSS 310Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise3
KSS 329Introduction to Health Promotion3
KSS 360Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics4
KSS 414Implementation of a Strength Program2
KSS 302Volunteer Practicum Exercise Science2
KSS 372Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition3
KSS 422Essentials of Strength and Conditioning2
KSS 452Exercise Prescription for Special Populations3
KSS 461Physiology of Exercise4
KSS 467Fitness Testing4
KSS 468Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity3
KSS 469Sports Nutrition 53
or KSS 866P Sports Nutrition
KSS 475Research Methods in Exercise Science 63
or KSS 879P Research Methods in Exercise Science
KSS 496Professional Readiness in Exercise Science1
REC 477Internship8
Total Credit Hours54
1

Students without sufficient preparation will also need to take the following courses, increasing the total credit hours needed:

MATH 102

2

Designated courses with the appropriate content may be approved to satisfy one of the Broad Knowledge requirements plus LOPER 9 or Broad Knowledge plus LOPER 10. Courses may be approved to satisfy LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone. (Courses satisfying LOPER 9 or LOPER 10 alone must be 3 credit hours.) Students applying this option may need to take additional hours in other categories to meet the required General Education hours.

3

Take one credit hour from the following: Spinning, Zumba, Crossfit, Pilates, Yoga, Step Aerobics, PIYO.

4

Students accepted into the Accelerated 3+2 Master of Athletic Training program may take KSS 819P, KSS 860P, KSS 808 and KSS 809 to satisfy unrestricted electives in their undergraduate program.

5

Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Master of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences with Emphasis in Coaching and Sport Performance program may take KSS 866P in place of KSS 469

6

Student accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Master of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences with Emphasis in Coaching and Sport Performance program may take KSS 879P in place of KSS 475.

This document represents a sample 4-year plan for degree completion with this major. Actual course selection and sequence may vary and should be discussed individually with your academic advisor. Advisors can also help you plan other experiences to enrich your undergraduate education such as internships, education abroad, undergraduate research, learning communities, and service learning and community-based learning.

Semester 1
LOPER 1: First-year Seminar3
LOPER 2: Writing Skills3
STAT 241Elementary Statistics3
KSS 107Introduction to Exercise Science1
KSS 150Healthy Wealthy and Wise (LOPER 11)3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 2
LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills3
LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts3
PSY 203General Psychology3
NUTR 108Introduction to Nutrition3
KSS 265Emergency Medical Response2
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 3
CHEM 145Introductory Chemistry4
or CHEM 148 Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences
or CHEM 160
& 160L		 General Chemistry
and General Chemistry Laboratory
LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity3
KSS 305Fitness Leadership2
KSS 310Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 4
LOPER 6: Humanities3
LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement3
KSS 110Basic Sports Activities1
KSS 329Introduction to Health Promotion3
KSS 360Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics4
Total Credit Hours14
Semester 5
KSS 302Volunteer Practicum Exercise Science2
KSS 414Implementation of a Strength Program2
KSS 461Physiology of Exercise4
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective2
Total Credit Hours16
Semester 6
KSS 422Essentials of Strength and Conditioning2
KSS 467Fitness Testing4
KSS 372Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition3
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 7
KSS 452Exercise Prescription for Special Populations3
KSS 468Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity3
KSS 469Sports Nutrition3
or KSS 866P Sports Nutrition
KSS 475Research Methods in Exercise Science3
or KSS 879P Research Methods in Exercise Science
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15
Semester 8
REC 477Internship8
KSS 496Professional Readiness in Exercise Science1
Unrestricted Elective3
Unrestricted Elective3
Total Credit Hours15