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Exercise Science B.S.
Outcomes
A Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science provides graduates with a wide array of career opportunities in the health and fitness industry. Graduates can pursue roles such as exercise physiologists, designing and implementing tailored exercise programs for individuals with diverse health goals or conditions.
They may also work as personal trainers, guiding clients through workouts and offering nutritional advice. Additionally, opportunities exist as fitness instructors, strength and conditioning coaches or cardiac rehabilitation specialists. Other potential career paths include roles in sports performance enhancement, corporate wellness programs or health promotion.
Career Outlook
- Average Salary: $46,569
- Job Postings: 453
Average salary is based on a fitness instructor position from Salary.com. Job posting data is for fitness instructor positions and is provided by Lightcast. This number represents unique job postings from companies looking to hire in the last 30 days as of May 2024.
Courses
Required Core Courses
Complete the following courses. Alternatives for the following courses: EXS340 or PSY340, BIO314 or EXS280 or BIO315.
EXS225
Anatomical Kinesiology
(2.0 s.h)
EXS280
Anatomy and Physiology for the Exercise Professional
(4.0 s.h)
EXS325
Biomechanics
(3.0 s.h)
EXS210
Care & Prevention Of Injuries
(2.0 s.h)
EXS310
Exercise Physiology
(4.0 s.h)
EXS400
Exercise Prescription I
(3.0 s.h)
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Exercise Science Track Options
Exercise Science students must choose a Health and Performance, Community Health or Pre-Professional track as part of their degree. In addition to the University's liberal arts core, Exercise Science students must complete the following courses with a "C-" grade or better.
Health and Performance Track
Required Track Core Courses
Complete the following courses.
EXS326
Anaerobic Conditioning
(3.0 s.h)
EXS410
Exer Prescr II:Special Popultns
(3.0 s.h)
EXS305
Facilities & Programs
(3.0 s.h)
Elective(s) For Track
Complete 9 s.h. from the following.
100-level or above Physics courses.
200-level or above courses in Exercise Science, Psychology, Chemistry or Biology.
Alternatives for the following courses: PSY233 or SOC233, SOC302 or SWK302.
PSY305
Abnormal Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
ACC225
Accounting I
(3.0 s.h)
PSY412
Adolescent Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
PSY413
Adult Development & Aging
(3.0 s.h)
EXS420
Advanced Exercise Physiology
(3.0 s.h)
CHE403
Advanced Topics
(3.0 s.h)
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Community Health Track
Required Track Core
Complete the following courses. Alternatives for the following courses: PSY233 or SOC233 or MAT233, PSY250 or SOC250, PSY306 or SOC306.
PSY211
Human Development
(3.0 s.h)
PSY250
Methods of Research
(3.0 s.h)
SOC250
Methods of Research
(3.0 s.h)
PSY422
Motivation and Emotion
(3.0 s.h)
SOC202
Social Problems
(3.0 s.h)
PSY306
Social Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
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Health Admin Requirement
Complete a minimum of 3 s.h. in Health Administration.
HAD300
Basic Health System
(3.0 s.h)
HAD203
Critical Thinking and Decision Making
(1.0 s.h)
HAD214
Ethics of Healthcare Technology
(1.0 s.h)
HAD211
Gerontology
(1.0 s.h)
HAD215
Global Systems
(1.0 s.h)
HAD400
Health Finance and Managerial Economics
(3.0 s.h)
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Recommended Electives
The following courses are recommended, but not required.
PSY305
Abnormal Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
SWK201
Addiction and Recovery
(3.0 s.h)
PSY407
Counseling
(3.0 s.h)
PSY405
Experimental Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
SOC301
Family
(3.0 s.h)
PSY341
Learning and Behavior
(3.0 s.h)
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Pre-Professional Track
Required Track Core
Complete the following courses. Alternatives for the following courses: CHE111 or CHE121, CHE112 or CHE122, PHY101 or BIO302, MAT233 or PSY233.
BIO302
Biology of Microorganisms
(4.0 s.h)
CHE111
General Chemistry I
(4.0 s.h)
CHE112
General Chemistry II
(4.0 s.h)
CHE122
Intro to Organic & Biochemistry
(4.0 s.h)
CHE121
Introduction to Chemistry
(4.0 s.h)
PHY101
Introductory College Physics
(4.0 s.h)
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Elective(s) for Track
Complete two of the following courses.
PSY305
Abnormal Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
SWK201
Addiction and Recovery
(3.0 s.h)
BIO490
Advanced Topics/Biology - Neuroanatomy
(4.0 s.h)
CHE305
Biochemistry
(4.0 s.h)
PSY408
Biological Psychology
(3.0 s.h)
BIO302
Biology of Microorganisms
(4.0 s.h)
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