Exercise Science Major
Exercise Science is the study of physiological and functional adaptations to movement. The exercise science major is a science-oriented curriculum that prepares students for graduate study in exercise science/kinesiology, athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and related health fields. In addition, graduates may pursue careers as strength and conditioning specialists, cardiac technicians, individual and group exercise prescription specialists, and home health-care workers. The program requires and recommends coursework in health sciences as well as anatomy, chemistry, physics, statistics, physiology, and psychology, culminating in a practical hands-on internship experience.
All exercise science majors complete a 44 hours exercise science core (required courses) in addition to choosing at least one area of emphasis: Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, and/or Kinesiology. Up to 19 hours of major requirements may meet general education requirements.
Program Outcomes:
Students graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science will be able to:
- demonstrate knowledge of the discipline
- evidence professional and personal development
- demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding
- evidence Christian faithfulness
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science Core | ||
| Health Sciences Courses | ||
| HS 161 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HS 162 | Introduction to Interprofessional Health Sciences | 1 |
| HS 165 | Responding to Emergencies and Sport Safety Training | 3 |
| HS 168 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injury | 3 |
| HS 201X | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| HS 202 | Nutrition 1 | 3 |
| HS 251 | Kinesiology | 3 |
| HS 454 | Measurement, Research, Statistics and Technology | 3 |
| HS 490 | Seminar in Interprofessional Health Sciences | 1 |
| Biology | ||
| BIO 111 | General Biology 1 | 4 |
| BIO 340 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 341 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| Mathematics | ||
| MA 285X | Statistics 1 | 4 |
| Bioethics | ||
| BE 474X | Introduction to Bioethics 1 | 3 |
| or BE 476X | Undergraduate Bioethics Institute | |
| Psychology | ||
| PSY 140 | Introduction to Psychology 1 | 3 |
| Select one emphasis | 19-34 | |
| Total Hours | 63-78 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement |
Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis
The pre-athletic training emphasis combines a solid theoretical science foundation with the practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for acceptance to professional athletic training graduate programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Athletic Training Emphasis | ||
| Select one | 4-8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry | ||
| HPW 228X | Sport and Wellness Psychology 1 | 3 |
| HS 351 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| HS 480 | Professional Rotation in Health Sciences | 1-6 |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Highly Recommended Athletic Training courses | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Motor Learning and Lifespan Development | ||
| Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation | ||
| Advanced Functional Anatomy | ||
Choose one: | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Total Hours | 24-33 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement |
Pre-Occupational Therapy Emphasis
The pre-occupational therapy emphasis combines a solid theoretical foundation in science with the practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for acceptance to professional occupational therapy graduate programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Occupational Therapy Emphasis | ||
| Select one option: | 4-8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry May be used to fulfill a general education requirement. | ||
| HS 480 | Professional Rotation in Health Sciences | 1-6 |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I | 4 |
| Choose two classes, 6 hours from one of the following categories: | 6 | |
| Child Development | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Highly Recommended Courses for Pre-Occupational Therapy | ||
| Microbiology | ||
| Sport and Wellness Psychology | ||
| Motor Learning and Lifespan Development | ||
| Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation | ||
| Total Hours | 19-28 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement |
Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis
The pre-physical therapy emphasis combines a solid theoretical science foundation with the practical training needed to give students a competitive edge for acceptance to professional physical therapy programs.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Physical Therapy Emphasis | ||
| BIO 410 | Biology Seminar | 1 |
| CH 111 | General Chemistry I 1 | 4 |
| CH 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| HS 480 | Professional Rotation in Health Sciences | 1-6 |
| MA 121 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 1 | 4 |
| PHY 111 | General Physics I 1 | 4 |
| PHY 112 | General Physics II | 4 |
| Choose one: | 4 | |
| Microbiology | ||
| Immunology and Immunology Case Studies Laboratory | ||
| Developmental Biology | ||
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| Abnormal Psychology | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Psychology of Adolescence | ||
| Adult Development | ||
| Highly Recommended Courses for Pre-Physical Therapy | ||
| Sport and Wellness Psychology 1 | ||
| Biomechanics | ||
| Motor Learning and Lifespan Development | ||
| Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation | ||
| Total Hours | 29-34 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement |
Kinesiology Emphasis
The kinesiology emphasis gives students with the necessary tools to become experts in the field of strength and conditioning, whether working with athletes, in a health club, or conducting research.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Kinesiology Emphasis | ||
| Select one option: | 4-8 | |
| General Chemistry I and General Chemistry II 1 | ||
| Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry | ||
| HPW 220 | Practicum in Sport and Wellness Management | 3 |
| HPW 228X | Sport and Wellness Psychology 1 | 3 |
| HPWA 204 | Advanced Weight Training | 1 |
| HS 351 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| HS 446 | Field Internship | 6-12 |
| HS 455 | Advanced Strength Training and Program Design | 3 |
| Highly Recommended Kinesiology Courses | ||
| Introduction to Therapeutic Modalities and Rehabilitation | ||
| Sport Nutrition | ||
| Total Hours | 24-34 | |
| 1 | May be used to fulfill a general education requirement |