
Exercise Science Major Requirements
Major in Exercise Science
Required:
• ESS 101: Emergency Care
• ESS 102: Foundations in Exercise Science
• ESS 211: History of Sport and Fitness
• ESS 212: Group Fitness Leadership
• ESS 306: Nutrition
• ESS 307: Nutrition II
• ESS 311: Exercise Testing and Prescription
• ESS 312: Exercise for Special Populations
• ESS 313: Measurement and Evaluation in Health and Physical Education
• ESS 391: Professional Practice in Exercise Science
• ESS 350: Practicum
• ESS 491: Capstone in Exercise Science
• ATR 389: Principles of Strength & Conditioning
• HSC 477: Kinesiology and Biomechanics of Exercise
• HSC 487:Exercise Physiology
• MTH 119: Statistics
• Either BIO 121 & 122: Intro to Human Anatomy I & II OR BIO 363 & 364: Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
• ATR 213: Anatomy for Orthopedic Assessment
• HSC 150: Medical Terminology
Recommended electives:
• ESS 240: Community Health
• ESS 317: Early Movement Experiences
• PSY 212: Sport Psychology
This does not replace official academic requirements in the university catalog. Enrolled students will work their faculty advisor to ensure they meet all the requirements of their major.