Exercise Science Major, B.S.

Department Information

Department of Exercise and Sport Science
PO Box 70671
Phone: (423) 439-4265
Fax: (423) 439-5383
Visit the Department of Exercise and Sport Science website.

Brandi Eveland-Sayers, Ph.D., Professor, Undergraduate Coordinator

E315 Minidome

P.O. Box 70671

(423) 439-5572
e-mail: evelandsayer@etsu.edu

The B.S. in Exercise Science provides students with a strong foundation in human movement, biomechanics, physiology, and fitness assessment. This degree is designed for students interested in careers related to health, fitness, rehabilitation, and human performance. The curriculum includes courses in exercise physiology, kinesiology, conditioning, and exercise prescription, along with laboratory-based and community-engaged learning experiences. The program prepares students for careers in fitness training, strength and conditioning, corporate wellness, and clinical exercise physiology, as well as graduate and professional programs in allied health fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, physician assistant studies, chiropractic, and medical school.

Degree Requirements: 120 credits

Compass Core Curriculum	40-43 credits
Major Total Requirement	73 credits
Major Core	(59 credits)
Advisor-Approved Electives	(14 credits)
Free Electives	4-7 credits
TOTAL	120 credits

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

Compass Core Curriculum

These requirements include earning 40-43 credits in Strengthening Foundations, Understanding Natural and Social Worlds, Exploring Connections, Cultivate Artistic Awareness, and Growing as an Individual and Global Citizen categories.

Total Requirements for Exercise Science Major: 73 credits

Exercise Science Major Core Requirements: 59 credits

HSCI 2010 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
HSCI 2011 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I (0 credit)
HSCI 2020 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
HSCI 2021 - Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II (0 credit)
NTFD 2420 - Principles of Nutrition Science (3 credits)
PEXS 1510 - Introduction to Exercise Science (3 credits)
PEXS 1530 - Exercise Motivation and Behavior Change (3 credits)
PEXS 2955 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3 credits)
PEXS 3080 - Teaching Aerobic Conditioning (3 credits)
PEXS 3420 - Applied Research and Critical Appraisal in Exercise Science (3 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 4370 - Exercise and Sport Psychology (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 is Medicine (3 credits)

Advisor Approved Electives: 14 credits

Choose 14 credits from the following:

BIOL 1010 - Biology of Your World (3 credits)
BIOL 1011 - Biology of Your World Laboratory (1 credit)
BIOL 1020 - Biology of You (3 credits)
BIOL 1021 - Biology of You Laboratory (1 credit)
BIOL 1110 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture I (3 credits)
BIOL 1111 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory I (1 credit)
BIOL 1120 - Biology for Science Majors Lecture II (3 credits)
BIOL 1121 - Biology for Science Majors Laboratory II (1 credit)
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Lecture I (3 credits)
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 credit)
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry Lecture II (3 credits)
CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 credit)
COBH 2030 - First Aid and Emergency Care (3 credits)
COBH 2750 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)
COBH 4030 - Community Health (3 credits)
EDFN 2310 - Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
PEXS 3152 - Complementary and Alternative Health Practices (3 credits)
PEXS 4631 - Exercise Science Internship II (6 credits)
PHED 1140 - Strength Conditioning (1 credit)
PHED 2100 - Relaxation for Health (1 credit)
PHYS 2010 - General Physics I-Noncalculus (3 credits)
PHYS 2011 - General Physics Laboratory I-Noncalculus (1 credit)
PHYS 2020 - General Physics II-Noncalculus (3 credits)
PHYS 2021 - General Physics Laboratory II-Noncalculus (1 credit)
PSYC 4320 - Psychopathology and Treatment (3 credits)

No Minor Required

Free Electives: 4-7 credits

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