Exercise Science

This track in the Human Performance program directs the student toward the fitness/wellness careers in sport, fitness, and physical activity. Graduates are prepared to sit for the American College of Sports Medicine certified Personal Trainer examination. Exercise Science graduates will be prepared to enter graduate programs or enter the work force in areas such as personal training, cardiac rehab, PT assistants, and other wellness professions. 

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Exercise Science - Practicum - Major

Exercise Science - Research - Major

Exercise Science Core
HP202 Intro to PE/Sport (2)
HP332 Sports Law (2)
HP363 Exercise Prescription (3)
HP423 Physiology of Exercise (3)
SC3841 Human Anat/Phys with lab Sc3841L (4)
SC3842 Human Anat/Phys with lab Sc3842L (4)

Exercise Science Content Courses
HE401 First Aid and CPR (1)
HP312 Motor Development (2)
HP313 Motor Learning (3)
HP321 Directing Experience in Exercise Act. (1)
HP342 Kinesiology (2)
HP403 Therapeutic Exercise (3)
HP443 Biomechanics (3)
*HP460 Internship (6)
**HP4011 Senior Research I (1)
**HP4012 Senior Research II (2)
**MA223/BA223 Stats and Probability/Business Stats (3)
**SS303 Social Science Research Methods (3)

* Required Content Course for Practicum Major
* * Required Content Course for Research Major