Exercise Science Major, B.S. Suggested Four-Year Program of Study

Exercise Science Major, B.S.

FRESHMAN YEAR (31-36 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
ENGL 1010 - Foundations in Writing	3	ENGL 1020 - Written Communication & Critical Thinking	3
Quantitative Reasoning Compass Core Course	3-4	PEXS 1510 - Introduction to Exercise Science	3
CSCI 1100 - Using Information Technology or Proficiency Exam*	0-3	History Compass Core Course	3
Social/Behavioral Science Compass Core Course	3	Critical Thinking Compass Core Course	3
Natural Science Compass Core Course	4	Natural Science or Social/Behavioral Science Compas Core Course	3-4
Free Elective	3
Fall Total	16-20	Spring Total	15-16

SOPHOMORE YEAR (29-33 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
Humanities Compass Core Course	3	Cultivate Artistic Awareness Compass Core Course	3
Oral Communication Compass Core Course	3	History or Humanities Compass Core Course	3
PEXS 1530 - Exercise Motivation and Behavior Change	4	Growing as an Individual & Global Citizen Compass Core Course	3-4
NTFD 2420 - Principles of Nutrition Science **	3	PEXS 2955 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries	3
HSCI 2010 - Anatomy and Physiology I /HSCI 2011 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I	4	HSCI 2020 - Anatomy and Physiology II /HSCI 2011 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I	4
Fall Total	13-16	Spring Total	16-17

JUNIOR YEAR (30-31 credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
PEXS 3080 - Teaching Aerobic Conditioning	3	PEXS 3420 - Applied Research and Critical Appraisal in Exercise Science	3
PEXS 3610 - Exercise Physiology I	3	PEXS 4657 - Sports Nutrition and Ergogenic Aids	3
PEXS 4061 - Exercise Fitness Testing	3	PEXS 4620 - Exercise Physiology II	3
PEXS 4062 - Cardiovascular Exercise Testing and Electrocardiography	3	Advisor Approved Elective	3-4
Advisor Approved Elective	3-4	Free Elective	3
Fall Total	15-16	Spring Total	15-16

SENIOR YEAR (27-33credits)
Fall Semester	Credits	Spring Semester	Credits
PEXS 4370 - Exercise and Sport Psychology	3	PEXS 4630 - Exercise Science Internship I	6
PEXS 4270 - Structural Kinesiology	3	PEXS 4656 - Sport Conditioning and Training	3
Advisor Approved Elective	3-4	PEXS 4977 - Exercise is Medicine	3
Advisor Approved Elective	3-4	Advisor Approved Elective	3-4
Free Elective (if not taken fall freshman year)	0-3
Fall Total	12-17	Spring Total	15-16

TOTAL = 120 credits

Note:

* Proficiency exam may be taken for 0 credit in lieu of CSCI 1100 . Must be completed to meet Graduation requirements. CSCI 1100 has an accompanying required lab, CSCI 1150 . Those students who complete the proficiency exam and are short credits towards their total degree requirements may be required to take additional electives.

Note:

** Must complete before registering for PEXS 3610 Exercise Physiology I.