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Exercise Science Major - 72-73 credit hours
Beginning Program Section- 30 -31 credit hours
A minimum GPA of 2.75 is required for all sections.
PSYSC 100 - General Psychology.
Introduction to various branches of psychology and the contributions of each to understanding the behavior of people as they interact with their environment.
BIO 111 - Principles of Biology 1.
Designed for biology, allied health, and other science majors. Emphasis at cellular level: chemical and physical organization of life, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell structure and function, bioenergetics, cell division, genetics, gene expression, protein synthesis, and evolution. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry, one semester of college chemistry, or the equivalent.
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Choose One of the Following Anatomy Courses: (ANAT 201 is recommended for some. Contact your Advisor.)
ANAT 201 - Fundamentals of Human Anatomy.
Basic study of human anatomy. Emphasizes gross and functional anatomy but also includes microscopic study of selected tissues and organs. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory period weekly.
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Choose One of the Following Chemistry Courses: (CHEM 111 is recommended for some. Contact your Advisor.)
CHEM 101 - General, Organic, and Biochemistry for the Health Sciences.
Introduction to and general principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Designed for students in the health sciences and related areas. Four hours of lecture and one two-hour recitation-laboratory weekly. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 111.
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry 1.
Chemistry of the elements and their compounds with emphasis on basic principles. Atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, and nature of matter. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour recitation-laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: one year of secondary school algebra or the equivalent.
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EXSCI 190 - Foundations of Exercise Science.
An introduction to such topics as career opportunities, exercise, nutrition, life-style changes, related professional organization and publications, physiological and psychological research, and other current information for wellness and fitness professionals. Topics vary for each exercise science option.
EXSCI 147 - Weight Training.
Designed to gain understanding of strength training through method and application.
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Choose One of the Following:
PEP 250 - First Aid.
First aid, CPR, and Bloodborne Pathogens Training and certification as outlined by nationally recognized agencies. Designed for majors or minors in the School of Physical Education. Not open to students who have credit in HSC 250.
HSC 250 - Emergency Health Care.
Prevention and emergency procedures of various emergency health problems and injuries, including cardiac and respiratory arrest. First Aid and CPR certifications are offered. Not open to students who have credit in PEP 250 or 340.
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Choose One of the Following Physiology Courses: (PHYSL 210/211 is recommended for some. Contact your Advisor.)
PHYSL 210 - Human Physiology 1.
Study of cell physiology and nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems in humans. Group experimentation with recording apparatus. Includes use of animals or animal tissue. Prerequisite: course in biology or permission of the department chairperson. Prerequisite recommended: an anatomy course and a chemistry course.
PHYSL 211 - Human Physiology 2.
Continuation of PHYSL 210, including study of the respiratory, urinary, digestive, immune, and endocrine system in humans. Body fluid balance, acid-base balance, and temperature regulation are also covered. Group experimentation with recording apparatus. Includes use of animals or animal tissue. Prerequisite: PHYSL 210.
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EXSCI 201 - Physical Fitness Concepts and Assessment.
An introduction to the knowledge and skills necessary to administer physical fitness assessments. Prerequisite: EXSCI 292, 293. Open only to exercise science, adapted physical education, physical education teaching, and athletic training majors.
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Advanced Program Section - 15 credit hours
Do NOT take any course in this section until your application for the Advanced Program has been approved by the Program Coordinator.
EXSCI 301 - Fundamentals of Exercise Prescription.
Emphasizes the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively develop and implement an appropriate exercise prescription for adults. Prerequisite: EXSCI 201; advanced program status, permission of the program coordinator.
EXSCI 320 - Fundamentals of Resistance Training.
Advanced knowledge in resistance training program design and implementation emphasizing the physiological and biomechanical aspects of resistance training. Prerequisite: EXSCI 147, 292, 293. Open only to exercise science majors.
EXSCI 402 - Advanced Fitness Assessments in Exercise Science.
An advanced laboratory-based course designed to introduce rationale, procedures, and interpretation of health fitness assessments. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. Open only to exercise science majors.
FCSFN 340 - Principles of Human Nutrition.
Addresses the principles of nutrition, life cycle nutrition, and the relationship of diet to health and disease. Prerequisite or parallel: CHEM 100 or 101 or 111 or permission of the department chairperson.
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HEALTH FITNESS AND BASIC APPLIED SCIENCE TRACKS
Each Student must select 15 hours from one of the following tracks:
Health Fitness Track
EXSCI 329 - Program Development/Fitness Assessment for Individuals with Disabilities.
Designed to provide learning experiences associated with fitness assessment, program development in implementation for individuals with disabilities in a clinical setting. Recommended for exercise science, athletic training, and pre-physical therapy majors. Prerequisite: EXSCI 201 or permission of the instructor.
EXSCI 360 - Exercise Psychology.
Introduction to the psychosocial issues related to exercise behaviors emphasizing intervention strategies. Covers information relevant to competencies related to effective exercise leadership as well as adherance methods and techniques for exercise participants. Open only to exercise science majors.
EXSCI 401 - Principles of the Electrocardiogram.
Introduction to basic principles and interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) as it relates to clinical and fitness programs. Prerequisite: EXSCI 301. Open only to exercise science majors.
BUSAD 302 - Career Management: Tools, Processes, and Strategies.
Students will gain familiarity with methods essential to successful career management including self-assessment tools. Topics may include marketing yourself, researching/tracking employment opportunities, decision making, career services, portfolios, values in career satisfaction, generational differences, employer size/climate issues, assessing a firm's environment, and business protocol. Prerequisite: junior standing. Cannot be used in any Miller College of Business major or minor requirements.
FCSFN 444 - Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise.
Designed for students in dietetics, physical education and health-related fields. Information and experience for students preparing to provide nutrition counseling to people in weight-control and exercise-training programs. Prerequisite: FCSFN 340 or permission of the department chairperson.
MKG 200 - Fundamentals of Marketing.
Introduction to basic concepts, methods, policies, and strategies of marketing. Provides a useful mix of theory and practical applications for organizations. Topics include the marketing environment, marketing research, market segmentation, advertising, professional selling, pricing, and distribution. Not open to students who have credit in MKG 300 or to B.S. or B.A. candidates for a major or minor in the Miller College of Business.
MGT 200 - Management Principles.
Introduction to the basic concepts and principles of management. Focuses on structures within companies and processes within firms to bring principles to bear on the practical problems of managing organizations. Not open to the B.S. or B.A. candidates for a major in the Miller College of Business. Not open to students who have credit in MGT 300.
MGT 261 - Personnel and Supervision.
Introduction to the personnel and supervisory functions in organizations. Focuses on employee and union relationships; environmental business and social responsibilities; and leadership and supervision techniques, especially for the first-line supervisors. Prerequisite: MGT 200. Not open to B.S. or B.A. candidates for a major in the Miller College of Business.
MGT 271 - Introductory Organizational Behavior.
Study of human behavior in organizational settings. Topics covered include individual behavior; group processes including leadership, motivation, and organizational change. Special emphasis is placed on how these concepts can be applied in an organizational setting. Not open to students who are B.S. or B.A. candidates for a major in the Miller College of Business.
MGT 300 - Managing Behavior in Organizations.
Examines the challenges of managing human behavior in organizations. Reviews foundations of modern management thought. Discusses current and emerging management topics: emphasizes leadership, motivation, communication, human relations, group dynamics, job design, organizational development, and managing a diverse workforce. Prerequisite: junior standing.
MGT 305 - Job Search and Transition.
Prepares students for moving from college to careers. Topics covered include defining career goals, writing resumes, job-search correspondence, interviewing, and initial adjustments in the first job position. Open to juniors and seniors in all majors.
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Basic Applied Science Track
EXSCI 401 - Principles of the Electrocardiogram.
Introduction to basic principles and interpretation of the electrocardiogram (ECG) as it relates to clinical and fitness programs. Prerequisite: EXSCI 301. Open only to exercise science majors.
BIO 112 - Principles of Biology 2.
Examines the diversity, evolutionary relationships, ecology, and physiology of organisms in the animal kingdom with an introduction to the protozoans. Emphasizes structure and function at the organismal level, classification, and phylogenetic relationships. Lecture and laboratory.
BIO 215 - Cell Biology.
An introduction to the biology of the cell, including cell differentiation and growth, the nature of the organization of the cell, basic bioenergetics and enzyme function, cell environment, membrane structure and function, cell metabolism, and the work performed by cells. Prerequisite: BIO 111, 112; CHEM 231 or permission of the department chairperson.
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry 2.
Continuation and extension of CHEM 111, including chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemistry of metals and nonmetals, and radioactivity. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour recitation-laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 111; MATHS 108.
CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry 1.
Nomenclature, structure, bonding, and functional group chemistry of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 234.
CHEM 232 - Organic Chemistry 2.
Continuation and extension of CHEM 231, including the chemistry of natural products and biomolecules. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 231. Not open to students who have credit in CHEM 235.
CHEM 360 - Essentials of Biochemistry.
Organic chemistry of carboxylic acids, amines, and their derivatives; biochemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; metabolism and the regulation of metabolic processes. For students in life sciences, dietetics, and medical technology. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory session weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 231 or its equivalent. Not open to departmental majors in chemistry.
FCSFN 444 - Nutrition, Weight Control, and Exercise.
Designed for students in dietetics, physical education and health-related fields. Information and experience for students preparing to provide nutrition counseling to people in weight-control and exercise-training programs. Prerequisite: FCSFN 340 or permission of the department chairperson.
PHYCS 110 - General Physics 1.
Studies the laws of Newtonian mechanics. Introductory fluid statics and dynamics, heat and thermodynamics, and wave motion and sound. Recommended background: one year of college preparatory physics in high school. Prerequisite: MATHS 112, trigonometry or appropriate trigonometry sub scores on Mathematics placement exam or passing grade in high school physics. Parallel: PHYCS 111 is recommended for students who have not attained the recommended background.
PHYCS 112 - General Physics 2.
Static and current electricity, magnetism, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics including relativity and elements of atomic and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYCS 110.
PSYSC 241 - Statistics.
Descriptive statistics and statistics of inference. The computation, application, and interpretation of various elementary statistics. Prerequisite: PSYSC 100; core curriculum math requirement satisfied.
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Physical Activities Courses - 1 credit hours
EXSCI 119 - Hatha Yoga.
Introduction to yoga postures, breathing, and relaxation techniques, including the therapeutic use of hatha yoga, its importance to the fitness/wellness profession, and the correct technique of teaching basic poses.
EXSCI 148 - Group Fitness Instructor.
Develops practical knowledge and skills necessary to instruct group fitness programs through active participation.
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Internship Requirements - 12 credit hours
An overall EXSCI GPA of 2.75 is required; BSU overall GPA of 2.50 required.
Choose one of the following:
EXSCI 479 - Exercise Science Internship.
Full-time work and learning on- or off-campus practical experience in an exercise science setting. Prerequisite: permission of the program coordinator. Open only to exercise science majors.
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