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Curriculum
Coursework (36 credit hours)
Core Courses (9 courses = 27 credit hours):
HPER-EXSC-401: Exercise Physiology I
HPER-EXSC-402: Exercise Physiology II
HPER-EXSC-403: Introduction to Research Methods and Statistical Analysis
HPER-EXSC-404: Exercise Testing & Prescription
HPER-EXSC-405: Applied Nutrition for Health and Performance
HPER-EXSC-411: Behavioral Aspects Health and Wellness
HPER-EXSC-412: Current Topics in Fitness and Wellness
Plus one of the following courses:
HPER-EXSC-413: Program Development and Management in the Fitness Industry
HPER-EXSC-414: Program Development and Management in Health Promotion
Plus one of the following courses:
HPER-EXSC-415: Exercise Management Chronic Diseases and Disabilities
HPER-EXSC-416: Practices in Cardiac Rehabilitation
Approved Elective Courses (2-3 courses = 9 credit hours):
HPER-EXSC-413: Program Development and Management in the Fitness Industry*
HPER-EXSC-414: Program Development and Management in Health Promotion*
HPER-EXSC-415: Exercise Management Chronic Diseases and Disabilities*
HPER-EXSC-416: Practices in Cardiac Rehabilitation*
HPER-EXSC-417: Human Sexuality
HPER-EXSC-430: Internship**
HPER-EXSC-431: Independent Study/Research
HPER-EXSC-432: Thesis Research***
HPER-EXSC-433: Performance-Related Injury Management
HPER-EXSC-434: Physiology of Aging and Physical Activity
COUN-424: Stress Management
or other courses as approved by the EXSC advisor.
*Approved elective course only if the course was not taken as a part of the core coursework.
**As determined by the Exercise Science Program Advisor, some students may be required to take this course in their elective coursework (i.e., some students may be required to perform an internship.
***This course is reserved for Thesis Option Students only. Thesis Option students are required to take this course in their elective coursework. This course is a 6 credit hour course.
NOTE: Class schedules are usually arranged so that all courses are offered in the evenings and to ensure that full-time students (9+ credit hours/semester) will have the opportunity to earn the degree within two years or less. Additionally, it is expected that one core course (HPER-EXSC-404) will be offered in the Summer semester only.
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