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2024-2025 Course Catalog
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2024-2025

Major:

Exercise Science (B.S.)

As the most popular Health and Human Performance major, nearly 50% of our Exercise Science students apply to graduate schools to study physical therapy, physician’s assistant, chiropractic or occupational therapy. An internship and a full-year of research and statistics are required. 

Students interested in health-related professions such as physical therapy, occupational therapy and chiropractics may elect to major in Exercise Science. Students should consult with their advisor regarding pre professional requirements and suggested program of study.

Learning Outcomes
Majors will be able to:

  1. Possess understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics of movement and performance.
  2. Demonstrate proficiency in assessing health, fitness, and well-being and prescribing programs to achieve goals in a safe and effective environment.
  3. Demonstrate practical application of knowledge and ethical decision making in an appropriately supervised organizational setting.
  4. Analyze and effectively communicate (oral and written) scholarly work in health and human performance.

Required Courses

21 hours

Exercise Science Major (55 hours)

HHP 1270 Advanced Emergency Care

1 hour

HHP 1320 Introduction to Allied Health

1 hour

HHP 1910 Medical Terminology

1 hour

HHP 2500 Basic Human Nutrition

2 hours

HHP 2850 Structural Kinesiology

1 hour

HHP 3850 Biomechanics

3 hours

HHP 4150 Physiology of Exercise

4 hours

HHP 4250 Exercise Testing and Programming

3 hours

HHP 4800 Research and Statistical Methods

3 hours

HHP 4970 Internship

2 hours

Select 8 hours from the following courses:

8 hours

 

Supporting Program

24 hours

Anatomy and Physiology

8 hours

Select four additional science courses with labs. Must be from at least two departments. Check with your intended graduate school and your advisor.

16 hours

 

Capstone Courses

2 hours

HHP 3990 Professional Engagement

1 hour

HHP 4990 Senior Capstone

1 hour