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Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Exercise Science

The Exercise Science major embraces a strong science foundation and focuses on the scientific aspects of exercise related to healthy, injured and high-risk populations to understand the consequences of physical activity. Exercise Science is an applied discipline; therefore the curriculum includes laboratory or laboratory type activities in exercise physiology, biomechanics and exercise testing and leadership. In addition, university and community based projects are incorporated into the academic curriculum to give Exercise Science students exposure to various populations similar to those they may encounter in their chosen professions.

All Exercise Science majors participate in an intensive internship program required before graduation. Internship opportunities exist in cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, wellness and fitness centers as well as other areas of interest to the student. In addition, opportunities exist for students to engage in undergraduate research activities with faculty and other students.

The Bachelor of Science with a Major in Exercise Science prepares students for graduate study in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, wellness, health promotion and nutrition; as well as preparing students to enter professional schools such as Physical Therapy and Medical. It also prepares students for careers in preventative and rehabilitative exercise, wellness programs as well as preparing the student to work with a relatively healthy population in developing and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

The Exercise Science major has two tracks to meet the academic and professional goals of the student:

  • The Applied Track prepares students for a leadership role in a growing number of career opportunities dealing with human health and wellness such as exercise instructor, personal trainer, strength and conditioning specialist and health and wellness professional. In addition, this degree also prepares the student for graduate study in preventive and developmental physical activity
  • The Pre-Professional Track can be used as a preparation for graduate study in areas such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, wellness, health promotion and public health. This track can also be used as a preparation for entry into professional schools such as Physical Therapy, Medical and Podiatry.

For those student interested in the University of Evansville's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, please view the link of Frequently Asked Questions located on the UE Physical Therapy web site. These FAQs may answer some of the questions you may have regarding the Exercise Science major and DPT.

Exercise Science Major

EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR

Pre-Professional

 

Applied

Credits

Class

SCIENCE REQUIREMENT

Class

Credits

4

General Chemistry

Chemistry

Fundamentals of or Elementary Chemistry

4

4

Organic Chemistry

 

 

 

4

Algebra Physics I

Physics

Conceptual Physics

3

4

Algebra Physics II

 

 

 

4

General Biology (Majors)

Biology

Fundamentals of Biology

4

4

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Anatomy & Physiology

Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

4

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

 

Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

28

 

Total Science Credits

 

19

 

EXERCISE CORE CLASSES TAKEN BY STUDENTS IN BOTH TRACKS

 

2

 

Introduction to EXSS

 

2

3

 

Exercise Physiology

 

3

3

 

Exercise Prescription

 

3

3

 

Biomechanics

 

3

3

 

Nutrition

 

3

2

 

Exercise Phys Lab

 

2

3

 

Advanced EXSS

 

3

2

 

Testing and Leadership

 

2

3

 

Senior Seminar

 

3

8-12

 

Internship

 

8-12

3

 

Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation

 

3

 

 

Statistics

 

3

1

 

Medical Terminology

 

1

37-41

Total Exercise Core Credits

37-41

31

-Senior Seminar, -Science & Tech

GENERAL EDUCATION

-Senior Seminar, -Science & Tech

31

 

 

 

 

 

96

TOTAL SCIENCE + EXERCISE CORE + GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS

87

Listed below are elective classes that may chosen based on major. A student may select from any category if it provides the better academic opportunity and professional development. Students, please consult with your advisor concerning which classes to choose as an elective.

PT

Crs

Med School

Crs

ES and CLS

Crs

Applied

Crs

Choose 4

 

Choose All

 

Choose All

 

Choose All

 

Intro to Athletic Training

3

Organic Chem II

5

Zooolgy

3

Intro to Athletic Training

3

Youth Fitness

2

Inorganic Chem or Quantitative Analysis

4

Microbiology

4

Lifetime Fitness

1+2

Sport Psychology

3

Genetics

4

Immunology

3

Youth Fitness

2

Motor Learning

2

Developmental Biology

4

Parasitology

4

Sport Psychology

3

Lifetime Fitness

1+2

Microbiology

4

Organic Chem II

4

Motor Learning

2

Microbiology

3

Cell Biology

4

Quantitative Analysis

4

 

 

Gerontology

1.5

 

 

Choose 1

 

 

 

Health Care Systems

3

 

 

Microtechniques

3

 

 

Jurisprudence and Ethics in Health Care

3

 

 

Mycology

3

 

 

Health Care Management

3

 

 

Genetics

4

 

 

Neuroscience

3

 

 

Cell Biology

4

 

 

Physiological Psychology

3

 

 

Molecular Biology

4

 

 

ExSS 244 – Practicum may be taken as an elective class for any major. However, this class does not count as a required elective class.

Total Credits

120

 122

 

123

 

120