Exercise Science, B.S.

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The Exercise Science program is a competency-driven curriculum for students who are interested in applying the scientific principles of exercise, fitness, health and wellness within the clinical, government, corporate, industrial, private, commercial and academic venues. Exercise Science students must complete the exercise science core courses and then, choose one of two concentrations: The Allied Health concentration or The Exercise Physiology Certification concentration. The Allied Health concentration provides a platform leading to careers such as, but not limited to, physical therapy, physician assistant, occupational therapy and clinical exercise physiology. The Exercise Physiology Certification concentration, when combined with nationally-recognized certifications, leads to careers such as, but not limited to, personal training, strength and conditioning specialist, commercial/corporate employee fitness director and exercise physiologist.

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.S. degree in Exercise Science a student must successfully complete EXS 310 .

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.S. degree in Exercise Science a student must successfully complete EXS 497 .

Requirements for a Major in Exercise Science for the B.S. Degree:

Prerequisites: Exercise Physiology Certification Concentration

Students wishing to declare a major in Exercise Science with the Exercise Physiology Certification Concentration must:

Complete a minimum of 24 semester hours;
Achieve a cumulative UNCW GPA of 2.70 or better (transfer students should consult with an EXS advisor);
Attain a minimum grade of “C” in each of the following courses:

BIO 201 - Principles of Biology: Cells
CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
CHML 101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
EXS 210 - Introduction to Exercise Science
MAT 160 - Precalculus: Algebra & Trigonometry
OR
MAT 112 - Trigonometry
*Students who have an algebra credit (MAT 111 , MAT 150 , or equivalent) could take MAT 112 to receive the trigonometry content.

Prerequisites: Allied Health Concentration

Students wishing to declare a major in Exercise Science with the Allied Health Concentration must:

Complete a minimum of 24 semester hours;
Achieve a cumulative UNCW GPA of 3.0 or better (transfer students should consult with an EXS advisor);
Attain a minimum grade of “C” in the following courses:

BIO 201 - Principles of Biology: Cells
CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
CHML 101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
EXS 210 - Introduction to Exercise Science
MAT 160 - Precalculus: Algebra & Trigonometry
OR
MAT 112 - Trigonometry
*Students who have an algebra credit (MAT 111 , MAT 150 , or equivalent) could take MAT 112 (3 credits) to receive the trigonometry content.
Once admitted to the Exercise Science program, students are required to complete the Exercise Science Core Requirements and one of the Exercise Science Concentrations. The specific requirements are listed below.

Exercise Science Core Requirements (31 credits):

Complete one of the following sequences:

Exercise Science Concentrations (22 Credits)

In addition to the Exercise Science Core Requirements, students are required to complete one of the following Exercise Science Concentrations listed below: 1) Exercise Physiology Certification Concentration or 2) Allied Health Concentration.

Exercise Physiology Certification Concentration

Allied Health Concentration

Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
CHHS 350 - Leadership Skills for Adventure Exercise
EXS 314 - Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Legal Concepts in the Health and Fitness Industry
EXS 313 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science
EXS 331 - Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning
EXS 410 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning I
EXS 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II
EXSL 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Laboratory
EXS 421 - Exercise Prescription II
EXS 491 Directed Individual Study **
EXS 494 - Exercise Science Study Abroad**
**EXS 491 or EXS 494 may only contribute 3 credits toward this requirement.
Select a minimum of 16 credits from the following:
ANT 206 - Cultural Anthropology
ATR 470 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions
BIO 202 - Principles of Biology: Biodiversity
BIO 246 - Microbiology of Human Diseases
BIOL 246 - Microbiology of Human Diseases Laboratory
BIO 330 - Microbiology
BIOL 330 - Microbiology Laboratory
BIO 335 - Genetics
BIOL 335 - Genetics Laboratory
BIO 465 - Biochemistry
BIOL 465 - Biochemistry Laboratory
CHM 102 - General Chemistry II
CHML 102 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I
CHML 211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
HFE 345 - Childhood Obesity
HFE 350 - Motor Behavior
HFE 415 - Adapted Physical Activity
PAR 215 - Bioethics
PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I
PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II
PSY 220 - Child Psychology or
PSY 223 - Life Span Human Development or
PSY 247 - Abnormal Psychology or
PSY 324 - Psychology of Aging
*May apply no more than 6 credits from PSY courses to the Allied Health Concentration requirements.
SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems
STT 210 - Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences - or
STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics

Total Credits: 67 credits

Additional Information:

A grade of “C” (2.00) or better is required in each course within the Exercise Science major requirements (core and concentration areas). Students must provide current written documentation of adult first aid and CPR (including AED) certifications during the term they expect to graduate.