Exercise Science Major Requirements

The programs within the Exercise Science and Sport Studies Department are designed for students to meet the dynamics need of health specialists in fitness assessment, exercise prescription, and program leadership.

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.