Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science

Program Overview

This four-year program in Exercise and Sports Performance provides a comprehensive foundation in anatomy, exercise science, and athletic training. Students gain hands-on experience through internships and extensive lab work, preparing them for careers in fitness, health, and sports-related fields. Graduates are equipped to perform pre-participatory screenings, fitness testing, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership for various populations. Career opportunities include Exercise Physiologist, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Personal Trainer.

Program Outline

Outline:

• First Year:
• IHS 130 – Interprofessional Health Care First-Year Experience (3 credits)
• BIO 105 – Bio I: Ecology/Evolution (4 credits)
• BIO 106 – Bio II: Cellular/Molecular (4 credits)
• ENG 110 – English Composition or ENG 122/123 - College Reading & Writing I/II (4-6 credits)
• EXS 101 – Introduction to Applied Exercise Science (1 credit)
• EXS 120 – Personal Health and Wellness (3 credits)
• MAT 120 – Statistics (3 credits)
• PSY 105 – Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• SOC 150 – Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• One (1) Explorations Course (3 credits)
• Second Year:
• BIO 208 – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• NUTR 220 – Nutrition (3 credits)
• IHS 310 – Ethics for Interprofessional Practice (3 credits)
• ATC 333 – Gross Anatomy (3 credits)
• One (1) Creative Art Course (ART, ARH, MUS Prefix) (3 credits)
• EXS 180 – Motor Learning and Performance (3 credits)
• BIO 209 or BIO 209G – Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• CHE 110 – General Chemistry I (4 credits)
• ATC 101 – Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
• PSY 250 – Lifespan Development (3 credits)
• Third Year:
• ATC 420 – Research Methods (3 credits)
• EXS 310 – Kinesiology and Biomechanics (3 credits)
• EXS 320 – Exercise Physiology w/Lab (3 credits)
• EXS 330 – Fitness Evaluation and Prescription w/Lab (3 credits)
• EXS 380 – 12 Lead ECG Interpretation w/Lab (3 credits)
• EXS 392 – Clinical Exercise Testing and Prescription w/Lab (3 credits)
• EXS 495 – AES Seminar (1 credit)
• BIO 309 – Pathophysiology (3 credits)
• PHY 110 – General Physics w/ Lab (4 credits)
• One (1) EXS or ATC Elective Course (3 credits)
• One (1) EXS, ATC, BIO, CHE, or PHY Elective Course (3 credits)
• Fourth Year:
• EXS 340 – Concepts of Strength and Conditioning (3 credits)
• EXS 432 – Exercise Management for Chronic Disease & Disability (3 credits)
• EXS 322 – Metabolism and Bioenergetics of Sport Nutrition (3 credits)
• One (1) Advanced Studies Course (3 credits)
• EXS 499 – Internship (6 credits)
• One (1) EXS, ATC, BIO, CHE, or PHY Elective Course (3 credits)
• ATC 306 – Psychology of Sport and Exercise (3 credits)
• Internship experience
The senior-level culminating experience may be either EXS 499 taken as a six-credit field experience internship (taken in the summer, fall, or spring) or a combination of (2) EXS 499 three-credit field experience internships totaling six credits. Each student is required to complete a minimum of 270 hours (45 hours/credit) under the direct supervision of an approved clinical internship site supervisor. To be eligible to complete the internship the student must: be senior-level status with a minimum of 90 earned credits, be in good standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater, and be compliant with all academic and technical standards. Failure to achieve these academic standards may delay graduation.

An elective course substitution is allowed per permission of the Exercise and Sports Performance Department chair.

Careers:

With your knowledge of anatomy, exercise science, and athletic training; real-world experiences from internships; and extensive hands-on lab work, you’ll be equipped to perform pre-participatory screenings, fitness testing, exercise prescription, and exercise leadership for healthy, health-compromised, and athletic populations. Our graduates have pursued many rewarding careers, including:

• Exercise Physiologist
• Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist
• Non-Invasive Cardiology Technician
• Strength and Conditioning Coach
• Corporate Health and Fitness Specialist
• Fitness Director
• Personal Trainer
• Wellness Coordinator