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.
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 –42 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
Required Support Courses for the Major:
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 1321 | Rhetoric & Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1322 | Rhetoric & Composition II | 3 |
| CSBS 1311 | Engaging the Old Testament | 3 |
| CSBS 1312 | Engaging the New Testament | 3 |
| EXSS 2340 | Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| UMHB 1101 | Freshman Seminar | 1 |
| COMM 1320 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| | Social Science | 3 |
| | Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| | Elective | 3 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Sophomore Year
| ENGL | Literature | 6 |
| BIOL 2340 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 3 |
| BIOL 2140 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| BIOL 2341 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 3 |
| BIOL 2141 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| | Social Science | 3 |
| | Fine Arts | 3 |
| EXSS 2352 | Personal Fitness & Wellness | 3 |
| | Electives | 9 |
| UMHB 1002 | Chapel X 2 | |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Junior Year
| EXSS 3354 | Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSS 3379 | Exercise and Sport Psychology | 3 |
| EXSS 3390 | Anatomical Kinesiology | 3 |
| EXSS 3395 | Physiology of Exercise | 3 |
| EXSS 3396 | Physiology of Exercise II | 3 |
| EXSS 3107 | Advanced Cardiovascular Training | 1 |
| | Electives | 6 |
| | Global Issues | 3 |
| | Lab Science | 4 |
| EXSS 3141 | Exercise and Sport Science Practicum | 1 |
| EXSS 3135 | Advanced Resistance Training | 1 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
Senior Year
| EXSS 4350 | Principles and Techniques of Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXSS 4392 | Tests and Measurements in EXSS | 3 |
| EXSS 4394 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSS 4344 | Administration of Exercise and Sport Science | 3 |
| EXSS 4398 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 |
| | Electives | 12 |
| | World Ideas | 3 |
| UMHB 1005 | Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 30 |