Exercise Science Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science
Offered by Department of Kinesiology and Sport Sciences
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Studies | ||
| 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 | ||
| Needed to complete 120 credit hours | 29-26 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Please see the Department for Entrance Requirements. Other information available at the program's web page.
Major Option
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Comprehensive Requirements | ||
| PE 107 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 1 |
| PE 110 | Basic Sports Activities 3 | 1 |
| PE 265 | Emergency Medical Response | 2 |
| PE 305 | Fitness Leadership | 2 |
| PE 310 | Introduction to Human Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| PE 329 | Introduction to Health Promotion | 3 |
| PE 360 | Introduction to Anatomical Biomechanics | 4 |
| PE 414 | Implementation of a Strength Program | 2 |
| REC 302 | Volunteer Practicum Exercise Science | 2 |
| PE 372 | Special Topics in Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| PE 422 | Essentials of Strength and Conditioning | 2 |
| PE 452 | Exercise Prescription for Special Populations | 3 |
| PE 461 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| PE 467 | Fitness Testing | 4 |
| PE 468 | Public Health Aspects of Physical Activity | 3 |
| PE 469 | Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| PE 475 | Research Methods in Exercise Science | 3 |
| PE 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 GS hours.
- 3
Take one credit hour from the following: Spinning, Zumba, Crossfit, Pilates, Yoga, Step Aerobics, PIYO