Exercise Science Courses - 4 Year Plan

The Exercise Science major in exercise science provides extensive study and experiences in many areas including exercise physiology, kinesiology, and biomechanics. Our highly qualified graduates pursue professional certifications e.g., ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist® (ACSM – EP) and NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and may go on to pursue careers in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, strength & conditioning, corporate fitness and health promotion, medically- based fitness programs, public health, and other related fields. In addition, graduates often pursue graduate study and professional programs such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, nutrition, exercise physiology, and athletic training, as well as other health, physical activity, research, and rehabilitative professions.

Advising Sheet

Finish in Four Plan

First Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
ENG 100	3	HIST 101 or HIST 102	3
MATH 116	3	COMM 145	3
EXS 122	3	ENG 200	3
BIOL 131	4	EXS 223	3
PSY 100, PSYS 100, SOCL 100, PSY 220, PSYS 220, OR GERO 100	3	CHEM 109 OR CHEM 120/1	4-5
	16		16-17

Second Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
Minor Elective or World Language (if needed)	3	EXS 296	3
Colonnade – Arts & Humanities	3	HMD 211	3
SFTY 171	1	Connections – Local to Global	3
ENG 300	3	Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3
Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3	Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3
Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3
	16		15

Third Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
EXS 310	3	EXS 324	3
EXS 311	3	EXS 325	3
EXS 313	3	PE 312	3
Connections – Social & Cultural	3	Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3
Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3	Pre-Professional Prerequisite/Minor/Elective	3
	15		15

Fourth Year
Fall	Hours	Spring	Hours
EXS 455	3	EXS 420	4
EXS 436	3	EXS 446	4
EXS 412	4	EXS 496 OR EXS 498	6
Pre-Professional Prerequisite/ Minor/Elective	3
	13		14
Total Hours 120-121