The B.S. in Exercise Physiology is the major of choice for students that desire to enter this broad field that includes careers in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation, performance specialists, strength & condition coaches, exercise physiologists, corporate fitness, and many more. Majors will select one of two concentrations: Strength & Conditioning or Clinical Exercise Physiology. Core coursework will cover core content in the areas of anatomy, nutrition, physiology, exercise testing, and exercise prescription. Concentration coursework will then elaborate on the key differences in the fields of strength & conditioning and the clinical side of exercise physiology and both concentrations require a capstone internship experience. Both concentrations will include classroom and laboratory experience to prepare students for the key certifications in each field.
Degree Requirements
Academic Core –46 hours
see Bachelor of Science Academic Core
Required Activity Courses: EXSS 3135 and EXSS 3107 with a "C" or higher
Required World Cultures: EXSS 2353
Required Research Methods/Internship: EXSS 4398 or EXSS 4370
Required Lab Science: Must include BIOL 2341/2141
B.S. Exercise Physiology Core –27-30 hours
12 hours (6 upper level) at UMHB
12 hours minimum upper level
*
EXSS 4398 for Clinical Exercise Physiology only
Clinical Exercise Physiology Concentration
Strength & Conditioning Concentration
Admissions Requirements
The UMHB Strength and Conditioning Education Program will accept applications for the Fall, Spring, or Summer Admissions. The admissions criteria include completion of prerequisite courses with a B or better, a GPA requirement of 3.00, and completion of 45 hours of university credit. There will also be no limit on the number of applicants admitted to the program. Thus, anyone meeting the objective criteria will be admitted to the program.
Prerequisite courses include:
• EXSS 2340 Intro to EXSS
• EXSS 2353 Lifespan Nutrition
• EXSS 2345 Human Anatomy
• EXSS 3135 Advanced Resistance Training
Once students have met the requirements for admission to the Strength and Conditioning Education Program they will be contacted by the program director to discuss whether they want to proceed into the SCEP and what the requirements are for graduation from the SCEP. They will also be given the option to change to a different concentration. Once a student has met the criteria for admission they cannot continue on the strength and conditioning concentration without entering the SCEP.
The Strength and Conditioning Education program is preparing graduates for entry level practice as a strength and conditioning coach or entrance into a graduate program. The curriculum and field experience will prepare students to sit for and pass the CSCS exam and possess the skill set to be an entry level strength and conditioning coach. In addition, the strong foundation in exercise physiology and health sciences on this degree plan will make graduates very strong candidates for graduate school. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program to persist.
Required Support Courses for the Major:
Grades of “C” or better are required in all courses (including support courses) counting toward the Exercise Physiology major.
Exercise Physiology (B.S.) Concentration in CEP 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 |
| PSYC 1301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| EXSS 2353 | Lifespan Nutrition | 3 |
| or | |
| Social Science | 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 |
| SOCI 1311 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| EXSS 3354 | Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSS 3378 | Exercise Psychology | 3 |
| Elective courses | 6 |
UMHB 1002
| Chapel X 2 | |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 32 |
Junior Year
| EXSS 3379 | 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 |
| EXSS 3135 | Advanced Resistance Training | 1 |
| EXSS 4394 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| PSYC 3320 | Health Psychology | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
| Electives | 9 |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Senior Year
| EXSS 3357 | Pharmacology | 3 |
| EXSS 4360 | Pathophysiology of Chronic Disease | 3 |
| EXSS 4175 | Seminar in ECG Analysis | 1 |
| EXSS 4344 | Leadership in Health Science | 3 |
| EXSS 4392 | Tests and Measurements in EXSS | 3 |
| EXSS 4398 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 |
| SOCI 4313 | Gerontology | 3 |
| Electives | 9 |
| World Ideas | 3 |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 31 |
Exercise Physiology (B.S.) Concentration in S&C 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 |
| PSYC 1301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Scientific Inquiry | 3 |
| EXSS 2353 | Lifespan Nutrition | 3 |
UMHB 1002
| Chapel X 2 | |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 28 |
Summer: MATH 1304: or higher
*Lifespan Nutrition is recommended but not required
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 |
| EXSS 2345 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 |
| Electives | 6 |
UMHB 1002
| Chapel X 2 | |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |
Junior Year
| EXSS 3354 | Performance Nutrition | 3 |
| EXSS 3379 | 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 |
| EXSS 3135 | Advanced Resistance Training | 1 |
| EXSS 4335 | Biomechanics of Human Movement | 3 |
| EXSS 4392 | Tests and Measurements in EXSS | 3 |
| EXSS 4398 | Internship in Exercise Science | 3 |
| Lab Science | 4 |
| Elective(s) | 3 |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 33 |
Senior Year
| EXSS 4108 | Advanced Olympic Lifting Techniques | 1 |
| EXSS 4315 | Ergogenic Aids in Sport | 3 |
| EXSS 4394 | Exercise Testing and Prescription | 3 |
| EXSS 3379 | Sport Psychology | 3 |
| EXSS 4319 | Program Design in Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXSS 4344 | Leadership in Health Science | 3 |
| EXSS 4351 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Exercise | 3 |
| EXSS 4370 | Internship in S&C | 3 |
| EXSS 4185 | CSCS Seminar | 1 |
| Elective(s) | 3 |
| World Ideas | 3 |
UMHB 1005
| Fine Arts Experience X 2 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 29 |