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

• CPN 100 - Writing Studies I (3 cr. hr.) or
• CPN 102 - Writing Studies in the Community I (4 cr. hr.)

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• CPN 101 - Writing Studies II (3 cr. hr.) or
• CPN 103 - Writing Studies in the Community II (4 cr. hr.)

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• COM 210 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking (3 cr. hr.)
• PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

• Additionally, all other General Education courses as required - 24 credit hours

B. Math and Science Requirements: 28-29 credit hours

• MAT 121 - Calculus A (3 cr. hr.) or
• MAT 135 - Calculus I (4 cr. hr.)

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• EXS 201 - Statistics in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.) or
• COM 230 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.) or
• ECO 221 - Economic Statistics (3 cr. hr.) or
• MAT 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.) or
• PSY 201 - Statistical Methods (3 cr. hr.) or

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• BIO 301 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (3 cr. hr.) and
• BIO 302 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (3 cr. hr.)

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• CHE 221 - General Chemistry I (4 cr. hr.) and
• CHE 222 - General Chemistry II (4 cr. hr.)

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• PHY 105 - Elementary Mechanics and Heat (4 cr. hr.) and
• PHY 106 - Elementary Electricity, Light and Sound (4 cr. hr.)

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• PHY 201 - Principles of Physics I (4 cr. hr.) and
• PHY 202 - Principles of Physics II (4 cr. hr.)

C. Exercise Science Theory Requirements: 27 credit hours

• EXS 100 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 111 - Computer Applications in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 250 - Research Skills in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 287 - Social Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 297 - Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 310 - Ethical Issues in Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)

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• EXS 346 - Sport Psychology (3 cr. hr.) or
• EXS 367 - Exercise Psychology (3 cr. hr.)

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• EXS 387 - Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 397 - Exercise Physiology I (3 cr. hr.)

D. Exercise Science Electives: 12 credit hours

Select from the following:

• EXS 225 - Digital Video for Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 315 - Anatomical Kinesiology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 325 - Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 356 - Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sport (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 357 - Nutrition and Sport Performance (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 435 - Neuromuscular Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 438 - Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment and Programming (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 444 - Laboratory Assistant in Exercise Science (1-3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 449 - Advanced Motor Behavior (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 465 - Advanced Exercise Physiology (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 477 - Practicum in Kinesiology (3 or 6 credit hours)
• EXS 487 - Advanced Biomechanics (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 489 - Exercise Science Research Methods (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 490 - Independent Research in Exercise Science (3 cr. hr.)
• EXS 525 - Seminar in Exercise Science (1 cr. hr.)

E. Physical Education (PED) Activity Courses: 3 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:

• AAS 106 - Africana Dance (1 cr. hr.)
• EXS 106 - Africana Dance (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 101 - Ballet I (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 102 - Jazz Dance I (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 103 - Tap Dance I (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 201 - Ballet II (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 203 - Tap Dance II (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 301 - Ballet III (1 cr. hr.)
• DNC 302 - Jazz Dance II (1 cr. hr.)
• EXS 151 - Practical Strength and Conditioning (1 cr. hr.)
• EXS 156 - Group Exercise Instruction (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 103 - Canoeing (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 104 - Kayaking (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 105 - Windsurfing (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 106 - Rock Climbing (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 107 - Snowshoeing (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 108 - Cross-Country Skiing (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 111 - Snowboarding (1 cr. hr.)
• REC 112 - Downhill Skiing (1 cr. hr.)

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

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