Exercise Science Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Foundational Requirements (LOPERs 1-4) | 12 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 4: Mathematics, Statistics, and Quantitative Reasoning | ||
| Elementary Statistics 1 | ||
| Broad Knowledge Requirements (LOPERs 5-8) | 13 | |
| Including: | ||
| LOPER 7: Social Science | ||
| General Psychology | ||
| LOPER 8: Natural Science | ||
| Introductory Chemistry | ||
| or | ||
| Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences | ||
| or | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory ( ) | ||
| Dispositional Requirements (LOPERs 9-10) 2 | 6 | |
| LOPER 11: Wellness | 3 | |
| Healthy Wealthy and Wise | ||
| BS Science-related course requirements | 0-3 | |
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | |
| Program Specified Requirements | 3 | |
| Introduction to Nutrition | ||
| Major Option | ||
| Complete all required courses | 54 | |
| Unrestricted electives 4 | ||
| Needed to complete 120 credit hours | 26-29 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's web page. Students accepted into the accelerated Master in Exercise Science or Master in Athletic Training program may take up to 9 hours of graduate level coursework to apply to the undergraduate degree requirements.
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Comprehensive Requirements | ||
| KSS 107 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| KSS 110 | Basic Sports Activities 3 | 1 |
| KSS 265 | Emergency Medical Response | 2 |
| KSS 305 | Fitness Leadership | 2 |
| KSS 310 | Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| KSS 329 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
| KSS 360 | Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics | 4 |
| KSS 414 | Implementation of a Strength Program | 2 |
| KSS 302 | Volunteer Practicum Exercise Science | 2 |
| KSS 372 | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition 5 | 3 |
| or KSS 876P | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition | |
| KSS 422 | Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| KSS 452 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| KSS 461 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KSS 467 | Fitness Testing | 4 |
| KSS 468 | Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| KSS 469 | Sports Nutrition 5 | 3 |
| or KSS 866P | Sports Nutrition | |
| KSS 475 | Research Methods in Exercise Science 6 | 3 |
| or KSS 879P | Research Methods in Exercise Science | |
| KSS 496 | Professional Readiness in Exercise Science | 1 |
| REC 477 | Internship | 8 |
| Total Credit Hours | 54 | |
- 1
Students with sufficient preparation may enter the mathematics program at a higher level.
- 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 and CSP 804P to satisfy unrestricted electives in their undergraduate program.
- 5
Students accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Master in Exercise Science program may take KSS 866P in place of KSS 469 or KSS 876P in place of KSS 372.
- 6
Student accepted into the Accelerated 4+1 Master in Exercise Science 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.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| LOPR 126 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| LOPER 2: Writing Skills | 3 | |
| MATH 102 | College Algebra | 3 |
| or STAT 241 | Elementary Statistics | |
| KSS 107 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| KSS 150 | Healthy Wealthy and Wise (LOPER 11) | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| LOPER 3: Oral Communication Skills | 3 | |
| LOPER 5: Visual or Performing Arts | 3 | |
| PSY 203 | General Psychology | 3 |
| NUTR 108 | Introduction to Nutrition | 3 |
| KSS 265 | Emergency Medical Response | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| CHEM 145 | Introductory Chemistry | 4 |
| or CHEM 148 | Introductory Chemistry for the Health Sciences | |
| or CHEM 160 & 160L | General Chemistry and General Chemistry Laboratory | |
| LOPER 10: Respect for Human Diversity | 3 | |
| KSS 305 | Fitness Leadership | 3 |
| KSS 310 | Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| LOPER 6: Humanities | 3 | |
| LOPER 9: Civic Competency and Engagement | 3 | |
| KSS 110 | Basic Sports Activities | 1 |
| KSS 329 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
| KSS 360 | Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 5 | ||
| KSS 302 | Volunteer Practicum Exercise Science | 3 |
| KSS 414 | Implementation of a Strength Program | 2 |
| KSS 461 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 6 | ||
| KSS 422 | Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| KSS 467 | Fitness Testing | 4 |
| KSS 372 | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| or KSS 876P | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 7 | ||
| KSS 452 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| KSS 468 | Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| KSS 469 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| or KSS 866P | Sports Nutrition | |
| KSS 475 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| or KSS 879P | Research Methods in Exercise Science | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 8 | ||
| REC 477 | Internship | 8 |
| KSS 496 | Professional Readiness in Exercise Science | 1 |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Unrestricted Elective | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |