What is Exercise Science?

The Exercise Science program is a scientifically based program designed to prepare competent entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (abilities) learning domains. The Exercise Science program offers a diversified program that includes both introductory and advanced coursework, laboratory experiences and the opportunity for practical application of knowledge through community and research based experiences. The program can also be used as pre-professional preparation for post graduate study in exercise science or other health related disciplines including physical therapy, occupational therapy and medical programs. The Exercise Science program is designed to prepare students for appropriate professional organization certifications.
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Admission Requirements

Students may initially declare an "-Interest" based major in this subject, but must still meet additional requirements to be formally accepted into the degree program.

Applicants must have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average with a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥� in each required course for admission including

  • BIOL 2251: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
  • BIOL 2251L: Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
  • BIOL 2252: Human Anatomy and Physiology II
  • BIOL 2252L: Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
  • ENGL 1101: Composition I
  • ENGL 1102: Composition II
  • ES 2100: Physical Activity in Health and Disease

No more than two attempts per course will be allowed to earn the degree.

Recommended IMPACTS Courses

T: Students should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in the Natural Sciences. Students may choose from CHEM 1211/1211L , CHEM 1212/1212L , PHYS 1111/1111L *, PHYS 1112/1112L , PHYS 2211/2211L *, PHYS 2212/2212L, BIOL 1107/1107L , or BIOL 1108/1108L. *Students cannot take both PHYS 1111/L and PHYS 2211/L nor PHYS 1112/L and PHYS 2212/L.

Degree Progression Requirements

Admitted students must earn a minimum grade of 鈥淐鈥� or better in each required course within the Exercise Science curriculum of which only two attempts per course will be allowed to earn the degree.

Double Owl Pathways

Not majoring in this? Check out these non-degree options!

Sample Classes

  • This course offers students an introduction to scientific and practical foundations associated with strength and conditioning programs. The course content promotes the use of a structured scientific approach in the prescription of progressive resistance training and cardiorespiratory conditioning.
  • This course provides an overview of the human body鈥檚 responses to the stress of physical exercise. Students are introduced to the metabolic, cardiovascular, pulmonary and neuromuscular adaptations to acute and chronic exercise.
  • This course covers the nutritional needs of individuals participating in exercise and sport. Topics include but are not limited to the dietary needs of the human body before, during and after various modalities and intensities of athletics in order to optimize performance.
  • This course introduces students to methods utilized in creating exercise prescriptions and developing exercise programs. Emphasis is placed on developing and delivering safe and valid exercise prescriptions.