Exercise Science, B.S.

Professors: Jeffrey Armstrong, Marita Cardinal, Brian Caster, Gay Timken
Associate professor: Jennifer Taylor-Winney
Assistant professor: Laura Ellingson-Sayen

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 Behavior Credits: 4
EXS 370 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 371 Kinesiology Credits: 4
EXS 373 Physiology of Exercise Credits: 4
EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity Credits: 4
EXS 483 Biomechanics Credits: 4
HE 426 Sports and Exercise Nutrition Credits: 4

Choose One Professional Concentration

Total Credits: 70-72

Note:

Exercise science majors must have a grade of C- or better in courses used to satisfy requirements of the major. BI 234 , BI 235 and BI 236 , Human Anatomy and Physiology, are prerequisites to several major required and elective courses. See course descriptions for specific prerequisites.