B.S. in Exercise Science with Strength and Conditioning Concentration
Students pursuing the B.S. in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning will complete a curriculum that has 14 credit hours in prerequisites that can be taken as part of the general education curriculum. The major coursework and concentration coursework total to 43 credit hours.
General Education Courses
Students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science should take the following Ethos (general education) courses. They are prerequisites to other coursework in the major.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 2148 | Anatomy and Physiology I/L | 4 |
| BIOL 2149 | Anatomy and Physiology II/L | 4 |
| MATH 1114 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| PSYC 1101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
Declaration of Major
Before declaring a major in Exercise Science, students must successfully complete Anatomy and Physiology (BIOL 2148 and 2149 with labs) with a C- or better. Until this requirement is fulfilled, students will be considered a Pre-Exercise Science major. Acceptance to the Exercise Science program will be determined at the end of each semester. Students must declare their major or minor in Exercise Science before taking 4000-level courses.
Exercise Science Core Courses
In addition to completing the Ethos requirements, students pursuing a major in Exercise Science must complete the following courses regardless of concentration within the major (i.e. Allied Health or Sport and Human Performance). Students must pass all of the Exercise Science major courses listed below with minimum grade of “C-.”
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EXCS 2000 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXCS 3305 | Sports Psychology | 3 |
| EXCS 3352/L | Physiology of Exercise and Lab | 4 |
| EXCS 3354 | Applied Exercise Anatomy | 3 |
| EXCS 3360 | Motor Learning and Control | 3 |
| EXCS 4310 | Biomechanics | 3 |
| EXCS 4320/L | Exercise Prescription and Lab | 4 |
| EXCS 4325 | Exercise and Sports Nutrition | 3 |
| EXCS 4360 | Introduction to Research in Exercise Science | 3 |
| EXCS 4380 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| EXCS 4400 | Academic Internship | 3 |
| Total | 35 |
Strength and Conditioning
The Strength and Conditioning concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in in the self-named field. These courses are designed to apply theories and concepts in Exercise Science as they pertain to strength and conditioning practitioners. Students in this concentration must pass all four of the courses listed below with minimum grade of “C-.” Students in the Strength and Conditioning concentration are also eligible and free to take any of these courses.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EXCS 4311 | Principles of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXCS 4311L | Principles of Strength and Conditioning Lab | 1 |
| EXCS 4500 | Field Experience for Strength and Conditiong | 2-6 |
| EXCS 4515 | Program Design for Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| Total | 9 (min) |
Recommended Elective Courses
There are several courses that are recommended as electives because of how they complement the major.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EXCS 2311 | Survey of Strength and Conditioning | 3 |
| EXCS 2331 | Personal Health Issues | 3 |
| EXCS 3310 | Coaching Theory and Methods | 3 |
| EXCS 3332 | Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| MGMT 2200 | Foundations of Business | 3 |
| MGMT 3360 | Sport Management | 3 |
| PSYC 3358 | Psychology of Aging | 3 |
| SOCI 2300 | Sociology of Sport | 3 |
Recommended Progression
Students who are interested in the B.S. in Exercise Science with Sport and Human Performance Concentration can review a four-year course plan.
B.S. in Exercise Science (Sport and Human Performance Concentration) beginning with MATH 0100
B.S. in Exercise Science (Sport and Human Performance Concentration) beginning with MATH 1101
