Exercise Science, B.A./B.S.

Professors: Jeffrey Armstrong, Marita Cardinal, Brian Caster, Gay Timken
Associate professor: Robert Hautala
Assistant professor: Jennifer Taylor

Mission

To maximize individual and professional development in health and movement science and to promote healthy lifestyles and communities.

Learning Outcomes

Plan effective exercise and movement interventions based on assessment of individual, environmental and task constraints and on assessment of interactions among constraints.
Implement and evaluate strategies, interventions and programs.
Demonstrate professional development and advocate for Research-based practices within exercise science.

Core Courses

EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science Credits: 4
EXS 310 Motor Learning Credits: 4
EXS 371 Kinesiology Credits: 4
EXS 415 Lifespan Motor Development Credits: 4
EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 470 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 473 Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
EXS 483 Biomechanics Credits: 4

Professional Tracks

Select One:

Applied Exercise Science (40)

HE 325 Nutrition Credits: 4
EXS 419 Internship in Exercise Science Credits: 4
EXS 485 Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 4
Electives Credits: 20 Courses must be selected with adviser approval and may include courses outside the division.

Choose two: (8)

HE 426 Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4
EXS 484 Advanced Topics in Biomechanics Credits: 4
EXS 486 Advanced Topics in Motor Behavior Credits: 4
EXS 487 Advanced Topics in Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
EXS 488 Exercise Motivation and Adherence Credits: 4

Pre-education Non-licensure (42)

EXS 239 Teaching Movement Education Credits: 3
EXS 240 Teaching Dance in Physical Education Credits: 3
EXS 241 Teaching Games I Credits: 3
EXS 242 Teaching Games II Credits: 3
EXS 243 Teaching Outdoor and Adventure Education Credits: 3
EXS 244 Teaching Aerobic Fitness Credits: 3
EXS 245 Teaching Strength Training and Conditioning Credits: 3
EXS 330 Teaching Methods in Physical Education I Credits: 4
EXS 335 Field Experience in Physical Education Credits: 1
EXS 430 Teaching Methods in Physical Education II Credits: 4
EXS 431 Assessment Strategies In Physical Education Credits: 4
EXS 445 Curricular Issues in Physical Education Credits: 4

Choose two courses from the following areas: (4)

Aquatics
Eastern Arts
Gymnastics
Outdoor Recreation

Total Credits (72-74)

Note:

Exercise science majors must have a grade of C- or better in courses used to satisfy requirements of the major. It is recommended that students take BI 102 General Biology and BI 234 and BI 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology to fulfill the natural science requirement in the LACC. BI 234 , BI 235 and BI 236 are prerequisites to several major required and elective courses. See course descriptions for specific prerequisites.