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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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

Exercise Science Major, B.S.

  

 FRESHMAN YEAR (31-33 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
Free Elective 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
       
Fall Total 16-17 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:

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