2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Oct 03, 2024  
2013-14 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Exercise Science [EXSC]


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The Kinesiology Department  offers the major in exercise science, which is a course of study that prepares students to rigorously apply the scientific method of discovery, analysis and research to a wide range of areas associated with human movement. Exercise science is concerned with how and why the human body responds to physical activity.

There are two primary areas of inquiry where exercise scientists focus their attention:

  • health-related aspects of physical activity, and
  • sports performance.

In regard to health-related aspects of physical activity, exercise scientists have studied how exercise benefits health. The study of sports performance by exercise scientists involves diverse areas, which can include the growth and development of athletes, nutritional needs of athletes, and movement analysis.

A. General Education and Liberal Arts: 36-37 credit hours


E. Physical Education (PED) Activity Courses: Three credit hours


 Select three one-credit physical education activity courses, which can include activities with a PED prefix and/or any from the following list:

F. Free Electives: 17-18 credit hours


Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124


Example of the Bachelor's Degree in Exercise Science over Four Years


First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fall Total credit hours: 15


  • Exercise Science elective course
  • Two GE courses

Spring Total credit hours: 16


  • Exercise Science elective course
  • Free elective course
  • Two GE courses
  • Physical Education activity elective

Fourth Year


Fall Total credit hours: 14


  • GE course
  • Exercise Science elective course
  • Two Free elective courses
  • Two Physical Education activity electives (2 credit total)

Spring Total credit hours: 14-15


  • GE course
  • Exercise Science elective course
  • Two-three credit free elective courses

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