Exercise Science

The curriculum presented here applies to students who started the major in Fall 2020 or Spring 2021. If you enrolled as a matriculant prior to that, please see the College Catalog for the year you started the major as a matriculant for the curriculum requirements that apply to you.

Consultation with the Program Advisor is required.

Upon successful completion of the Exercise Science/Personal Training degree program requirements, graduates will:

1. demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills

2. articulate knowledge of the structure and function of the human body at rest and during exercise

3. demonstrate core principles in Exercise Science including fitness assessment and program design, strength and flexibility, and concepts of life-long wellness

4. perform fitness assessment protocols for measuring body composition, muscular strength and endurance, range of motion, and cardiorespiratory fitness

5. design safe and effective person exercise plan that meets individualized goals

6. demonstrate appreciation for various forms of physical activity through exposure to a wide variety of physical fitness activities

7. explain basic concepts of nutrition and energy balance to improve or maintain healthy body composition across the lifespan

8. identify scholarly research articles and professional sources of information pertinent to the field of Exercise Science

9. describe professional responsibilities of various career paths available in Exercise Science

10. explain the role and mission that professional organizations play in advancing and promoting Exercise Science

11. describe educational, licensing, and certification requirements for various career paths in Exercise Science

12. identify appropriate baccalaureate programs that suit their particular area of interest within Exercise Science or related field