Exercise Science B.S. - Concentration: Pre-Professional Therapeutic Sciences
Career Opportunities:
Upon successful completion, this concentration affords the student the opportunity to advance their study in professional education for DPT, OT or PA.
Program Features
59 Credits
Required Exercise Science courses:
| EXSC 202 | Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| EXSC 286 | Early Internship | 1 - 3 credits |
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| EXSC 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| EXSC 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| EXSC 330 | Health-Related Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming | 3 credits |
| EXSC 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXSC 402 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXSC 486 | Field Experience and Internships | 1 - 6 credits |
| EXSC 411 | Motor Learning & Development | 3 credits |
| EXSC 430 | Exercise Prescription for Populations with Special Needs | 3 credits |
| EXSC 470 | Introduction to Research Methods in Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| EXSC 480 | Seminar in Therapeutic Sciences | 3 credits |
| EXSC 452 | Exercises and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXSC 453 | Reducing Coronary Heart Disease Workshop | 2 credits |
Directed General Education:
| BIOL 114 | GN: Introductory Biology I | 4 credits |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| ENGL 203 | GN: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| PHYS 131 | GN: Fundamental Physics I | 4 credits |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
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| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
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| SOC 102 | GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity | 3 credits |
Required Co-requisite courses:
| BIOL 116 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| BIOL 117 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| BIOL 118 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| BIOL 119 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| MATH 110 | GN: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| ATEP 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
Free electives to total 120 credits
Minimum standards:
- Minimum overall GPA = 2.50;
- “C” or above in all 400-level Exercise Science course work.
Additional requirements:
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| BIOL 116 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| BIOL 117 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| EXSC 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| EXSC 202 | Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| PSY 100 | GN: General Psychology | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| BIOL 118 | GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| BIOL 119 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory for the Health Sciences | 1 credit |
| EXSC 203 | Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| CPSC 100 | GN: Personal Computers and Their Uses | 3 credits |
| SOC 111 | GN: Introduction to Sociology | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| EXSC 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| EXSC 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 121 | GN: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GN: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credit |
| ENGL 203 | GN: Advanced Composition | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Spring
| EXSC 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| EXSC 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| ATEP 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| MATH 110 | GN: General Statistics | 3 credits |
| CMST 111 | GN: Introduction to Communication | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| EXSC 286 | Early Internship | 1 - 3 credits |
| EXSC 330 | Health-Related Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming | 3 credits |
| BIOL 114 | GN: Introductory Biology I | 4 credits |
| PHYS 131 | GN: Fundamental Physics I | 4 credits |
| GenEd ___ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| EXSC 411 | Motor Learning & Development | 3 credits |
| EXSC 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXSC 470 | Introduction to Research Methods in Health Sciences | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| EXSC 402 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXSC 430 | Exercise Prescription for Populations with Special Needs | 3 credits |
| EXSC 453 | Reducing Coronary Heart Disease Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXSC 480 | Seminar in Therapeutic Sciences | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
EXSC 300: (approved by adviser)
Spring
| EXSC 445 | Seminar in Adult Fitness Programs | 3 credits |
| EXSC 452 | Exercises and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXSC 486 | Field Experience and Internships | 1 - 6 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
EXSC 300: (approved by adviser)
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3302 or visit www.esu.edu/exsc.