Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science: Pre-Professional (120 Hours)

Program Outcomes

Synthesize advanced scientific concepts across biology, chemistry, physics, biomechanics and exercise physiology to prepare for graduate-level study in clinical and translational health fields.

Demonstrate competency in research literacy by locating, evaluating and interpreting peer-reviewed scientific literature to inform clinical decision making.

Integrate theoretical concepts with practical application by using evidence-based strategies and current professional guidelines to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues and supervisors to improve individual health, wellness or performance outcomes.

Complete discipline-specific prerequisite coursework aligned with admission expectations for graduate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, and other related professional fields.

Essential Liberal Arts Courses (31 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

 

MATH100Mathematics for the Liberal Arts

4

Or

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

XXXX
Scientific Inquiry

4

ESAT404Capstone: Senior Seminar

2

Great Conversation Series

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
GCON110Great Conversation: The Meaning of Life

3

GCON120Great Conversation: Western Civilization

3

GCON130GCON130 - Great Conversation: Global Civilization

3

GCON140GCON140 - Great Conversation: Art

3

GCON150GCON150 - Great Conversation: What It Means to Be A U.S. Citizen

3

Pre-Professional Core (18 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT225Human Anatomy

3

ESAT240Introduction to Research

3

ESAT250Human Physiology

3

ESAT300Kinesiology

3

ESAT311Exercise Physiology

3

ESAT350Exercise Physiology Lab

1

ESAT404Capstone: Senior Seminar

2

Pre-Professional Cognates (33-34 hours)

Required

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC100General Psychology

3

 

PSYC211Statistics for Psychology

4

Or

MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

 

MATH115Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4

 

BIOL101Biology and Society

4

Or

BIOL131General Biology I - Molecules and Cells

4

 

BIOL209Human Nutrition

3

Or

ESAT312Sports Nutrition

3

 

CHEM105General Chemistry I

3

CHEM106General Chemistry II

3

CHEM117Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I

1

CHEM118Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II

1

PHYS101Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS102Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS103Introductory Physics I Lab

1

PHYS104Introductory Physics II Lab

1

Four Year Plan

Fall - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
CCC100Introduction to College Writing

3

MATH101Intermediate Algebra

4

 

BIOL101Biology and Society

4

And

BIOL101LBiology and Society Lab

0

 

Or

 

BIOL131General Biology I - Molecules and Cells

4

And

BIOL131LGeneral Biology Lab I

0

 

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

2

Spring - First Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
PSYC100General Psychology

3

CCC102Public Speaking

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT225Human Anatomy

3

CHEM105General Chemistry I

3

CHEM117Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I

1

GCON
Great Conversation

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Spring - Second Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
MATH115Pre-Calculus Mathematics

4

 

BIOL209Human Nutrition

3

Or

ESAT312Sports Nutrition

3

 

ESAT250Human Physiology

3

CHEM106General Chemistry II

3

CHEM118Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II

1

GCON
Great Conversation

3

Fall - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT300Kinesiology

3

ESAT311Exercise Physiology

3

PHYS101Introductory Physics I

3

PHYS103Introductory Physics I Lab

1

ESAT240WIntroduction to Research

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

2

 

Spring - Third Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT350Exercise Physiology Lab

1

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

 

PSYC211Statistics for Psychology

4

And

PSYC211-LStatistics for Psychology Lab

0

 

Or

 

MATH204Elementary Statistics

3

 

PHYS102Introductory Physics II

3

PHYS104Introductory Physics II Lab

1

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Fall - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ESAT404Capstone: Senior Seminar

2

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

 

Spring - Fourth Year

Course NumberCourse TitleCredits
ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

ELE/ELEC
General Elective

3

Note:

  • General elective credit hours will vary dependent upon the following degree requirements:
    • Must complete a minimum of 120 credit hours
    • Must complete a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework at the 300 or 400-level
  • Courses requiring prerequisites and corequisites are noted on the course which can be found in the course description section of the catalog.
  • Students should research other courses required by the graduate school to which they are applying.