College of Health and Science
Exercise Science Major (BA Traditional, BA Adult Online)
The Exercise Science major focuses on kinesiology concepts in human movement, exercise, and management. The program prepares students for positions in settings such as fitness/wellness centers, personal training, coaching, rehabilitation sciences, and health and wellness education. Students are prepared for post-baccalaureate study in areas such as human growth, aging, athletic training, biomechanics, chiropractic, exercise physiology, sport management, sport psychology, and more.
General Education Requirements
All degree seeking undergraduate students must complete the general education requirements.
Degree Requirements
Bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 32 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| KHS 220 | Research Methods | 4 |
| KHS 300 | Applied Nutrition | 4 |
| KHS 311 | Functional Anatomy | 4 |
| KHS 394 | Sport Business | 4 |
| KHS 400 | Health Psychology | 4 |
| KHS 436 | Motor Development, Control & Motor Learning | 4 |
| KHS 450 | Exercise Assessment | 4 |
| KHS 473 | Biomechanics | 4 |
| KHS 474 | Exercise Physiology | 4 |
| KHS 475 | Applied Exercise Prescription | 4 |
| KHS 490 | Senior Professional Seminar | 1 |
| KHS 498 | Internship | 8 |
| Total Credits | 49 | |