Exercise Science

Exercise Science
BS
Hours59.5 Credit Hours
MAPMajor Academic Plan

Program Requirements

Complete a senior exit interview.
requirement 1 Complete 11 courses
requirement 2 Complete 1 option
option 2.1 Complete 1 course
option 2.2 Complete 2 courses
requirement 3 Complete 8 courses
Major courses:
requirement 4 Complete 8.0 hours from the following course(s)
Some of these electives have required prerequisites.
CHEM 285 - Introductory Bio-organic Chemistry 4.0
CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry 1 3.0
CHEM 351M - Organic Chemistry 1 - Majors 3.0
CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry 2 3.0
CHEM 352M - Organic Chemistry 2 - Majors 3.0
CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory--Nonmajors 2.0v
CHEM 481 - Biochemistry 3.0
CHEM 481M - Biochemistry--Majors 3.0
EXSC 221 - Science of Wellness 3.0
EXSC 321 - Basic Athletic Training Lab 0.5
EXSC 455 - Worksite Health Promotion 3.0
EXSC 468 - Problems in Exercise Prescription 2.0
EXSC 470 - Functional Neuroanatomy 3.0
EXSC 497R - Undergraduate Research and Study 4.0v
You may take this course up to 1 time.
HLTH 310 - Chronic Diseases: Prevention and Control 3.0
HLTH 320 - Advanced First Aid and Safety 3.0
HLTH 335 - Health Behavior Change 3.0
MATH 112 - Calculus 1 4.0
MATH 119 - Introduction to Calculus 4.0
MMBIO 221 - General Microbiology 3.0
MMBIO 222 - General Microbiology Laboratory 1.0
MMBIO 241 - Molecular and Cellular Biology Laboratory 1.0
NDFS 200 - Nutrient Metabolism 3.0
NDFS 201 - Society, Nutrition, and Chronic Disease 2.0
NDFS 305 - Nutritional Implications of Disease 4.0
NDFS 310 - Nutrition and Metabolism in Sports and Exercise 2.0
PDBIO 320 - Dissection Techniques in Human Anatomy 1.0
PDBIO 325 - Tissue Biology (with lab) 3.0
PDBIO 360 - Cell Biology 3.0
PDBIO 363 - Advanced Physiology Laboratory 1.0
PDBIO 365 - Pathophysiology 4.0
PDBIO 484 - Human Embryology 3.0
PDBIO 561 - Physiology of Drug Mechanisms 3.0
PDBIO 565 - Endocrinology 3.0
PSYCH 111 - Introduction to Psychological Science 3.0
PSYCH 220 - Human Development: Life Span 3.0
PSYCH 342 - Abnormal Psychology 3.0
PWS 340 - Genetics 3.0
SOC 111 - Introductory Sociology 3.0
SOC 112 - Current Social Problems 3.0
STAT 121 - Principles of Statistics 3.0
STDEV 170 - Introduction to Health Professions 1.0
STDEV 399R - Health Professions Internship 3.0v
You may take this course up to 1 time.
Note to Premed Students: Professional schools and graduate programs may require additional courses not required for this major. Contact the programs to which you may apply to determine specific courses that meet their entrance requirements. Students considering professional or graduate degrees should take at least two semesters of mathematical courses. The following required or elective courses are strongly recommended for students considering professional or graduate degrees in the exercise sciences: MMBio 241; PDBio 360, 362, 363; Chem 351, 352, 353, 481; Math 119; Stat 121. For more information contact the Preprofessional Advisement Center, 3328 WSC, (801) 422-3044. Contact potential schools of choice for a complete list of entrance requirements.
Program Outcomes

Exercise Science Fundamentals

Solve problems related to responses and adaptations to physical activity and exercise by applying an understanding of the principles of biology, chemistry, physics, and nutrition, and an advanced understanding of human anatomy and physiology.

Laboratory Skills and Practices

Perform basic laboratory skills pertaining to assessments, laboratory methods, sound experimental and analytical practices, data acquisition and reporting in the exercise sciences.

Advocating Physical Health

Students will be able to propose strategies for improving quality of life and reducing the risk and prevalence of lifestyle related diseases.

Career and Professional Preparation

Demonstrate an understanding of current ethical concerns in the profession leading them to successful employment or further schooling.