Exercise Science B.S. - Concentration: Sport and Exercise Conditioning
Career Opportunities:
Upon successful completion, this concentration affords the student the opportunity to gain employment in the broad health and fitness field among the commercial or public sectors. Employment may take place in a commercial health and fitness facility, a non-profit facility (i.e., YMCA), or in a hospital-based program and/or facility.
Program Features:
60 credits
Required Exercise Science courses:
| EXER 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| EXER 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| EXER 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| EXER 202/ATHT 202 | Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| EXER 203 | Kinesiology: Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| EXER 230 | Personal Training Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 286 | Early Internship | Semester Hours Arranged |
| EXER 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| EXER 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| EXER 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| EXER 330 | Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming | 3 credits |
| EXER 342 | Power Training for Sport Performance | 1 credit |
| EXER 402/SPRT 402 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXER 410 | Organization and Administration of Exercise and Wellness Programs | 3 credits |
| EXER 431 | Analysis of Performance Skills | 3 credits |
| EXER 445 | Seminar in Adult Fitness | 3 credits |
| EXER 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXER 451 | Aerobic Fitness Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 452 | Exercises and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 453 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 454 | Anaerobic Training Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 455 | Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 456 | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 486 | Field Experience and Internships | Semester Hours Arranged |
| EXER 491 | Philosophy of Performance Training and Coaching | 3 credits |
Required Co-requisite courses:
| ATHT 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| 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 |
Minimum standards:
- Minimum overall GPA = 2.50.
- “C” or above in all 400-level Exercise Science coursework.
Additional requirements:
4 Year Curriculum Program Plan- Traditional 4-year Program
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| EXER 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| EXER 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 13 |
Spring
| EXER 202/ATHT 202 | Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| CMSC 100 | GN: Computer Literacy | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| EXER 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| EXER 203 | Kinesiology: Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| EXER 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Spring
| EXER 311 | Exercise Physiology II | 3 credits |
| EXER 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| ATHT 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| EXER 121 | Aerobic Fitness Activities | 1 credits |
| EXER 330 | Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming | 3 credits |
| EXER 342 | Power Training for Sport Performance | 1 credit |
| EXER 451 | Aerobic Fitness Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 453 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 230 | Personal Training Workshop | 1 credit |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| EXER 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXER 452 | Exercises and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 454 | Anaerobic Training Workshop | 2 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Senior Year
Fall
| EXER 402/SPRT 402 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXER 431 | Analysis of Performance Skills | 3 credits |
| EXER 410 | Organization and Administration of Exercise and Wellness Programs | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| EXER 445 | Seminar in Adult Fitness | 3 credits |
| EXER 455 | Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 456 | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 486 | Field Experience and Internships | Semester Hours Arranged |
| EXER 491 | Philosophy of Performance Training and Coaching | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
Accelerated 3-year Program Plan
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Year 1
Fall
| EXER 100 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 3 credits |
| EXER 202/ATHT 202 | Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy | 3 credits |
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| FYE 100 | University Studies | 3 credits |
| HPLW 105 | Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Spring
| EXER 203 | Kinesiology: Mechanical Analysis | 3 credits |
| 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 |
| CMSC 100 | GN: Computer Literacy | 3 credits |
| EXER 122 | Strength Training | 1 credit |
| EXER 120 | Physical Conditioning | 1 credit |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 9 |
Year 2
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 |
| EXER 310 | Exercise Physiology I | 3 credits |
| EXER 342 | Power Training for Sport Performance | 1 credit |
| ATHT 230 | Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries | 3 credits |
| EXER 121 | Aerobic Fitness Activities | 1 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Winter
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Spring
| EXER 230 | Personal Training Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 322 | Strength and Conditioning Theory | 3 credits |
| EXER 447 | Sports Nutrition | 3 credits |
| EXER 330 | Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming | 3 credits |
| EXER 454 | Anaerobic Training Workshop | 2 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Summer
Year 3
Fall
| EXER 402/SPRT 402 | Psychology of Sport and Exercise | 3 credits |
| EXER 431 | Analysis of Performance Skills | 3 credits |
| EXER 445 | Seminar in Adult Fitness | 3 credits |
| EXER 451 | Aerobic Fitness Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 453 | Clinical Exercise Physiology Workshop | 2 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Winter
| EXER 486 | Field Experience and Internships | Semester Hours Arranged |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Spring
| EXER 456 | Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 410 | Organization and Administration of Exercise and Wellness Programs | 3 credits |
| EXER 452 | Exercises and Weight Control Workshop | 2 credits |
| EXER 455 | Certified Exercise Physiologist (CEP) Workshop | 1 credit |
| EXER 491 | Philosophy of Performance Training and Coaching | 3 credits |
| GenEd ____ | General Education Elective | 3 credits |
| XXXX ___ | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 119
For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3302 or visit www.esu.edu/exsc.