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Exercise Science is the study of specific aspects of human movement that trains and educates students in a mixture of hard science, applied science, and the techniques and principles of exercise. Upon successful completion of the program, students will gain an understanding of injury and illness prevention, examine how diet can affect the body, learn how to condition the body to perform at its optimal level, and learn the basic study of the movements and coordination of all the body鈥檚 parts and systems to improve the health and performance of an individual as a whole.
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Course Requirement Definitions:
Elective Requirement: Additional courses necessary to earn enough credits for a degree outside of Major and STAGE requirements.
First Year Seminar (FYS): Introductory course to the academic experience, emphasizing the skills necessary for academic success.
Major Requirement: Courses are core to this major and are subject matter-specific.
Stage Requirement: Courses are part of our STAGE General Education program, and must be taken to earn a degree. Learn more here>
Fall One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 101 | Intro to Exercise Science Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| BIO 171 & 173 | General Biology I & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| MATH 120 | Statistics Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| FYS 101 | First Year Seminar Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 101 | Stage Requirement | 1 CR |
| WRT 101 | Academic Writing I Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 17 FALL CREDITS |
Spring One – first year
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 110 | Fundamentals of Personal Wellness Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| BIO 172 & 174 | General Biology II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| PSYC 103 | General Psychology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| WRT 102 | Academic Writing II Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 102 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 17 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 251 & 253 | Anatomy & Physiology II Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| CHEM 171 & 173 | General Chemistry II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| KIN 201 | Stress Management Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| STAC 201 | Elective Requirement | 1 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Two – sophomore
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 252 & 254 | Anatomy & Physiology II Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| CHEM 172 & 174 | General Chemistry II & Lab Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| KIN 202 | Motor Development & Learning Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 4 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 17 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 330 | Physiology of Exercise Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Open Sequence | Open Sequence Credits Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| Open Sequence | Open Sequence Credits Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Breadth & Proficiency 5 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| 14 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Three – junior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 340 | Exercise Testing & Prescription Major Requirement | 4 CR |
| KIN 333 | Kinesiology Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Open Sequence | Open Sequence Credits Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 1 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 16 SPRING CREDITS |
Fall Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 350 | Theories of Strength & Conditioning Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| KIN 401 | Adapted Fitness Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 2 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Gateway 3 | Stage Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| 15 FALL CREDITS |
Spring Four – senior
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN 410 | Internship Major Requirement | 9 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| Free Elective | Elective Requirement | 3 CR |
| KIN 280 | Human Nutrition Major Requirement | 3 CR |
| 18 SPRING CREDITS |