College of Kinesiology

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

A bachelor of Arts degree consists of a major of typically 30 to 44 credits or two minors, general education courses, upper-level requirements, and elective courses totaling a minimum of 120 credits.

Required
KHS 225Foundations of Exercise and Sports Science4
KHS 435Sport and Exercise Psychology4
KHS 311Functional Anatomy4
KHS 474Exercise Physiology4
KHS 473Biomechanics4
KHS 300Applied Nutrition4
KHS 394Sport Business4
KHS 436Motor Development, Control & Motor Learning4
KHS 450Exercise Assessment4
KHS 475Applied Exercise Prescription4
KHS 498Internship4
Total Credits44