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 Credit Hours: 0 To 4
CHM 101 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHML 101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
EXS 210 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
MAT 150 - Basic Precalculus Credit Hours: 3

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 Credit Hours: 0 To 4
CHM 101 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHML 101 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
EXS 210 - Introduction to Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
MAT 150 - Basic Precalculus Credit Hours: 3
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:

EXS 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 216 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
EXS 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OR
BIO 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
BIO 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 241 - Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
Complete all of the following courses:
EXS 310 - Research Methods in Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
OR
CHHS 411 - Research & Evaluation Methods in Human Services Credit Hours: 3
EXS 320 - Exercise Physiology Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 320 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
EXS 321 - Biomechanics Credit Hours: 3
EXS 322 - Sports Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
EXS 411 - Exercise Prescription I Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 411 - Exercise Prescription I Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
EXS 412 - Facilitating Behavior Change Credit Hours: 3
EXS 497 - Advanced Field Experience in Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3

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

Complete all of the following courses:
EXS 313 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXS 314 - Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Legal Concepts in the Health and Fitness Industry Credit Hours: 3
EXS 410 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning I Credit Hours: 3
EXS 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
EXS 421 - Exercise Prescription II Credit Hours: 3
HFE 350 - Motor Behavior Credit Hours: 3
Select a minimum of three credits from the following:
ATR 220 - Functional and Structural Kinesiology Credit Hours: 3
ATR 470 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions Credit Hours: 3
CHHS 350 - Leadership Skills for Adventure Exercise Credit Hours: 3
EXS 200 - Suspension Training System Credit Hours: 2
EXS 201 - Principles and Application of Group Exercise Instruction Credit Hours: 2
EXS 292 - Trial Course Credit Hours:
EXS 331 - Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 2
EXS 440 - Selected Topics Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXS 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 to 3
EXS 494 - Exercise Science Study Abroad II Credit Hours: 1 to 6
HFE 345 - Childhood Obesity Credit Hours: 3
WPA 210 - Plant-Based Living for Wellness Credit Hours: 3

Allied Health Concentration

Select a minimum of 6 credits from the following:
CHHS 350 - Leadership Skills for Adventure Exercise Credit Hours: 3
EXS 292 - Trial Course Credit Hours:
EXS 314 - Entrepreneurship, Leadership, and Legal Concepts in the Health and Fitness Industry Credit Hours: 3
EXS 313 - Measurement and Evaluation in Exercise Science Credit Hours: 3
EXS 331 - Applied Biomechanics in Strength and Conditioning Credit Hours: 2
EXS 410 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning I Credit Hours: 3
EXS 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Credit Hours: 3
EXSL 420 - Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
EXS 421 - Exercise Prescription II Credit Hours: 3
EXS 491 - Directed Individual Study Credit Hours: 1 to 3
EXS 494 - Exercise Science Study Abroad II Credit Hours: 1 to 6
EXS 491 or EXS 494 may only contribute 3 credits towards this requirement.
Select a minimum of 16 credits from the following:
ANT 206 - Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
ATR 470 - Medical Terminology for Health Professions Credit Hours: 3
BIO 202 - Principles of Biology: Biodiversity Credit Hours: 0 To 4
BIO 246 - Microbiology of Human Diseases Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 246 - Microbiology of Human Diseases Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIO 330 - Microbiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 330 - Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIO 335 - Genetics Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 335 - Genetics Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
BIO 465 - Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 465 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
CHM 102 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3
CHML 102 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 1
CHM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3
CHML 211 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hours: 1
HFE 345 - Childhood Obesity Credit Hours: 3
HFE 350 - Motor Behavior Credit Hours: 3
HFE 415 - Adapted Physical Activity Credit Hours: 0 To 4
PAR 215 - Medical Ethics: Life and Death Decisions in Health Care Credit Hours: 3
PHY 101 - Elementary College Physics I Credit Hours: 4
PHY 102 - Elementary College Physics II Credit Hours: 4
PSY 220 - Child Psychology Credit Hours: 3 or
PSY 223 - Life Span Human Development Credit Hours: 3 or
PSY 247 - Abnormal Psychology Credit Hours: 3 or
PSY 324 - Psychology of Aging Credit Hours: 3
*May apply no more than 6 credits from PSY courses to the Allied Health Concentration requirements.
SOC 215 - Modern Social Problems Credit Hours: 3
STT 210 - Introduction to Statistics with Applications in the Health Sciences Credit Hours: 3 - or
STT 215 - Introduction to Statistics Credit Hours: 3

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.