Exercise Science, B.S.

Program Overview

Western Oregon University's Exercise Science program emphasizes the application of scientific principles in health and movement. Graduates gain expertise in designing exercise programs, demonstrating professional skills, and valuing diversity. The program offers three professional concentrations: Fitness and Human Performance, Pre-Clinical, and Pre-Education Non-licensure.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Name: Exercise Science, B.S.
• Institution: Western Oregon University
• Mission: "To maximize individual and professional development in health and movement science and to promote healthy lifestyles and communities."
• Learning Outcomes:
• Apply research-based knowledge and principles of Exercise Science under various constraints.
• Design, implement, and assess effective exercise programs and interventions.
• Demonstrate appropriate professional skills and ethics.
• Demonstrate sensitivity in interactions and professional practice with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Outline:

• Core Courses:
• BI 102 General Biology: The Foundations of Life (4 credits)
• BI 234 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
• BI 235 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
• BI 236 Human Anatomy and Physiology (4 credits)
• EXS 230 Foundations of Exercise Science (4 credits)
• EXS 310 Motor Behavior (4 credits)
• EXS 370 Sociological and Psychological Aspects of Physical Activity (4 credits)
• EXS 372 Biomechanics (4 credits)
• EXS 373 Physiology of Exercise (4 credits)
• EXS 383 Kinesiology (4 credits)
• EXS 426 Sports & Exercise Nutrition (4 credits) or HE 426 Sports and Exercise Nutrition (4 credits)
• EXS 444 Lifespan Adapted Physical Activity (4 credits)
• EXS 490 Research Methods (4 credits)
• HE 325 Nutrition (4 credits)
• MTH 110 Applied College Mathematics (4 credits) or MTH 111Z Precalculus I: Functions (4 credits)
• Professional Concentrations:
• Fitness and Human Performance Concentration
• Pre-Clinical Concentration
• Pre-Education Non-licensure Concentration
• Total Credits: 98-100
• Satisfactory Grade Use: Program requirements are not fulfilled with a grade of S, including Education courses.

Teaching:

• Faculty:
• Professors: Jeffrey Armstrong, Marita Cardinal, Gay Timken
• Associate Professors: Laura Ellingson-Sayen, Jennifer Taylor-Winney

Other:

• Note: Exercise science majors must have a grade of C- or better in courses used to satisfy requirements of the major.