Kinesiology Major, B.S. (Exercise Science Concentration)

Department Information

Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation and Kinesiology
PO Box 70671
Phone: (423) 439-4265
Fax: (423) 439-5383
Web address: www.etsu.edu/coe/serk

Dr. Mike Ramsey, Department Chair
ramseym@etsu.edu

The Department of Sport, Exercise, Recreation, and Kinesiology offers two different baccalaureate degree programs: B.S. in Kinesiology with concentrations in Exercise Science and K-12 Teacher Education as well as a B.S. in Sport and Recreation Management with concentrations in Sport Management and Park and Recreation Management.

The Exercise Science concentration is a multidisciplinary approach to exercise, fitness, and wellness. The primary emphasis is on the effects of exercise on various body systems. Support studies from psychology, health education, and applied human sciences provide a knowledge base in the psychological aspects of health and behavior, generally oriented toward lifestyle maintenance and health promotion/risk reduction.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Suggested Four-Year Program of Study: KNSY-BS (EXER)  

General Education Requirements  

These requirements include earning 41-42 credits in Communication, Humanities and Fine Arts, Social and Behavior Sciences, History, Natural Sciences and Mathematics categories.

Total Requirements for Kinesiology Major: 73 credits

Kinesiology Major Core: 18 credits

• PHED 1130 - Wellness for Life (3 credits)
• PEXS 2955 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
• PEXS 3032 - Psychomotor Development in Children (3 credits)
• PEXS 3080 - Teaching Aerobic Conditioning (3 credits)
• PEXS 1510 - Introduction to Kinesiology (3 credits)
• SALM 4210 - Legal Issues and Risk Management in Sport and Leisure Activities (3 credits)

Exercise Science Concentration: 41 credits

• NTFD 2420 - Principles of Nutrition Science (3 credits)
• HSCI 3000 - Human Anatomy (4 credits) *
• HSCI 3020 - Human Physiology (4 credits) *
• PEXS 3610 - Exercise Physiology I (3 credits)
• PEXS 4061 - Exercise Fitness Testing (3 credits)
• PEXS 4062 - Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography (3 credits)
• PEXS 4270 - Structural Kinesiology (3 credits)
• PEXS 4620 - Exercise Physiology II (3 credits)
• PEXS 4630 - Exercise Science Internship I (6 credits)
• PEXS 4656 - Sport Conditioning and Training (3 credits)
• PEXS 4657 - Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids (3 credits)
• PEXS 4977 - Exercise Management for Persons with Chronic Diseases and Disabilities (3 credits)

• * HSCI 2010/2011 and HSCI 2020/2021 maybe taken in place of HSCI 3000 and HSCI 3020

Advisor Approved Electives: 14 credits

Choose from: ALHE 2010 , BIOL 1110 /BIOL 1111 , BIOL 1120 /BIOL 1121 , CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111 , CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1121 , COBH 1010 , COBH 2030 , COBH 2750 , COBH 4030 , COBH 4607 , EDFN 2310 , HDAL 2340 , HSCI 3030 /HSCI 3031 , HSCI 3046 , HSCI 3320 /HSCI 3321 , NTFD 3250 , NTFD 3465 , PEXS 4631 , PHED 1140 , PHED 2100 , PHYS 2010 /PHYS 2011 , PHYS 2020 /PHYS 2021 , PSYC 4320 , SALM 3105 , SALM 3220 , SALM 3225 , SALM 4215 , SALM 4230 , SPED 2300 , or SPED 3445 .  

No Minor Required

Free Electives: 6 credits

Additional Information

Click here to view Degree and Graduation Requirements  for all ETSU students.

CSCI 1100  or Proficiency exam: Must be completed to meet Bachelor’s Degree Requirements. 

Most minors range from 18-24 credits. Those few minors with more than 24 credits may affect the number of free electives allowed.