Exercise Science Major

Biology: Two 4-credit courses:

• BIOL 1820 - Principles of Plant and Animal Physiology
• BIOL 1820 - LAB: Principles of Plant and Animal Physiology
• BIOL 3050 - Principles of Genetics
• BIOL 3050 - LAB: Principles of Genetics

Anatomy and Physiology: Two 4-credit courses:

• BIOL 3200 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 3200 - LAB: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
• BIOL 3250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
• BIOL 3250 - LAB: Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Chemistry: Two 4-credit courses

• CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1130 - LAB: General Chemistry I
• CHEM 1140 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 1140 - LAB: General Chemistry II

Physics: Two 4-credit courses:

• PHYS 1150 - Algebra-based Physics I
• PHYS 1150 - LAB: Algebra-based Physics I
• PHYS 1160 - Algebra-based Physics II
• PHYS 1160 - LAB: Algebra-based Physics II

• or

• PHYS 1230 - General Physics I
• PHYS 1230 - LAB: General Physics I
• PHYS 1240 - General Physics II
• PHYS 1240 - LAB: General Physics II

Statistics: One 4-credit course:

• PSY 1340 - Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
• ECON 1330 - Statistics
• MATH 1200 - Statistics and Data Analysis

Internship: One 4-credit course:

• EXSC 3990: Internship or Collaborative Reasrch

Senior Seminar: One 4-credit course:

• EXSC 5950: Senior Seminar (taken during senior year)

Exercise Science Track

This track is designed to prepare you for graduate studies in Exercise Science/Physiology or for a career in health and wellness. For graduate school admissions, it is a good idea to check your programs of interest to be sure that you are satisfying all their requirements.

Choose 5 course electives from the following:

• Nutrition (BIOL 1980)
• Exercise Physiology I (BIOL 3980)*
• Exercise Physiology II: Advanced Exercise Physiology and Special Populations (BIOL 5980)
• HLTH 3630 - Prevention and Management of Athletic Injuries
• HLTH 3700 - Critical Health Issues in Drug Education, Stress Management, Nutrition, and Sexuality Education
• HLTH 5630 - Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
• EXSS 3610: Motor Learning (St. Kates) or PHED 300: Motor Development (St. Thomas)
• EXSS 3350: Kinesiology and Biomechanics (St. Kates) or PHED 326: Kinesiology (St. Thomas)

*must be taken before Exercise and Physiology II

Pre-Physical Therapy Track

The course requirements for the major are designed to meet the basic requirements for admission to PT and OT programs. However, it is crucial that you consult specific programs of interest to verify their specific requirements. Additional requirements can be fulfilled through elective courses. Pre-­PT students are strongly encouraged to take Calculus I and Medical Terminology, as these are required for many programs.

Pre-­PT majors are strongly encouraged to take General Psychology (PSY 1330), Abnormal Psychology (PSY 1480), and Lifespan Development (PSY 1440). Most programs require some combination of these courses. Check your specific program for details. Pre-­PT Internship requirements: Most programs require a minimum of 100 hrs of observation and experience in a variety of physical therapy settings. Therefore, an internship experience is essential.

Choose 5 course electives from the following:

• MATH 1170 - Calculus I
• Exercise Physiology I (BIOL 3980)*
• Exercise Physiology II: Advanced Exercise Physiology and Special Populations (BIOL 5980)
• HLTH 3630 - Prevention and Management of Athletic Injuries
• HLTH 5630 - Advanced Techniques in Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
• EXSS 3610: Motor Learning (St. Kates) or PHED 300: Motor Development (St. Thomas)
• EXSS 3350: Kinesiology and Biomechanics (St. Kates) or PHED 326: Kinesiology (St. Thomas)
• INDI 2220: Scientific/Medical Terminology (St. Kates)