Exercise Physiology B.S.

The B.S. In Exercise Physiology is the major of choice for students that desire to entire this broad field that includes careers in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, performance specialists, strength & conditioning coaches, exercise physiologists, corporate fitness, and many more. Coursework will cover an in depth study of anatomy, nutrition, physiology associated with exercise and exercise training, exercise prescription, sport performance, and includes a capstone internship experience in the students desired field of specialization. Students also have a lot of flexibility in their elective hours so that they can advance their studies in the major but also use those to complete pre-requisite courses associated with various pre-professional fields of study and prepare them for entry into graduate programs.

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124 MINIMUM HOURS

36 UPPER LEVEL HOURS

31 HOURS AT UMHB

 


 

Degree Requirements

Academic Core –57 hours

see Bachelor of Science Academic Core

B.S. Exercise Physiology Major Required Courses –39 hours

12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB

12 hours minimum upper level

EXSS 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 2352Personal Fitness & Wellness(Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3107Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course)

1

EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1

EXSS 3141Exercise and Sport Science Practicum (Theory Course)

1

EXSS 3354Performance Nutrition (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3379Exercise and Sport Psychology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3390Anatomical Kinesiology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3395Physiology of Exercise (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3396Physiology of Exercise II (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4344Administration of Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4350Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4392Tests and Measurements in Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4394Exercise Testing and Prescription (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4398Internship in Exercise Science (Capstone - Theory Course)

3

Required Support Courses for the Major:

BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including BIOL 2340/2140 and BIOL 2341/2141) counting toward the Exercise Physiology major.

Exercise Physiology (B.S.) Courses of Study by Year

Freshman Year

ENGL 1321Rhetoric & Composition I

3

ENGL 1322Rhetoric & Composition II

3

CSBS 1311Engaging the Old Testament

3

CSBS 1312Engaging the New Testament

3

EXSS 2340Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

MATH 1304Quantitative Reasoning

3

UMHB 1101Freshman Seminar

1

COMM 1320Public Speaking

3

Social Science

3

Elective

3

UMHB 1002
Chapel X 2

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:28

MATH 1304: or higher

Sophomore Year

ENGL
Literature

6

BIOL 2340Human Anatomy & Physiology I

3

BIOL 2140Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

1

BIOL 2341Human Anatomy & Physiology II

3

BIOL 2141Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab

1

Social Science

3

Fine Arts

3

EXSS 2352Personal Fitness & Wellness(Theory Course)

3

Electives

9

UMHB 1002
Chapel X 2

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:32

Junior Year

EXSS 3354Performance Nutrition (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3379Exercise and Sport Psychology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3390Anatomical Kinesiology (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3395Physiology of Exercise (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3396Physiology of Exercise II (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 3107Advanced Cardiovascular Training (Activity Course)

1

Electives

6

Scientific Inquiry

3

Global Issues

3

Lab Science

4

EXSS 3141Exercise and Sport Science Practicum (Theory Course)

1

EXSS 3135Advanced Resistance Training (Activity Course)

1

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:34

Senior Year

EXSS 4350Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4392Tests and Measurements in Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4394Exercise Testing and Prescription (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4344Administration of Exercise and Sport Science (Theory Course)

3

EXSS 4398Internship in Exercise Science (Capstone - Theory Course)

3

Electives

12

World Ideas

3

UMHB 1005
Fine Arts Experience X 2

Total Credit Hours:30