Exercise Science, BS

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CIP Code: 31.0505

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science

Exercise Science Major Requirements

Required Biology Courses

BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three AND **
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One **
BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three AND
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three

Total: 11 Hours

Exercise Science Courses

EXSC 112 - Introduction to Exercise Science Semester Hours: Two
EXSC 233 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 323 - Exercise Physiology II Lecture Semester Hours: Three AND
EXSC 321 - Exercise Physiology II Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 343 - Motor Learning and Control Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 363 - Adapted Physical Activity Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 403/503 - Exercise Psychology Semester Hours: Three *
EXSC 413 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Semester Hours: Three AND
EXSC 411 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 433 - Biomechanics Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 443 - Exercise Physiology Laboratory Experience Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 453/553 - Fitness Management Semester Hours: Three *
EXSC 463 - Senior Seminar Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 483/583 - Principles of Human Performance Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 40 Hours

Natural Science and Mathematics

Three courses, as listed below:

MATH 243 - Probability and Statistics (MOTR MATH 110) Semester Hours: Three **
BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three AND **
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One **
OR
CHEM 123 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Semester Hours: Three AND **
CHEM 121 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: One **
OR
PHYS 133 - College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) Semester Hours: Three AND **
PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 150L) Semester Hours: One **

Total: 11 Hours

Health Science Courses***

HSCI 343 - Medical Terminology Semester Hours: Three
KHSC 413/513 - Exercise Testing and Prescription for Special Populations Semester Hours: Three *

Total: 6 Hours

Exercise Science Practicum/Internship Course

EXSC 476 - Internship in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Six
OR two of the following courses:
EXSC 223 - Practicum in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 373A/473A - Instructional Methods in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 473B - Internship in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three

Total: 6 Hours

Total: 74 Hours

Note(s)

*See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.

**Bachelor of Science Degree Requirement

***Students pursuing their degree through the 3+3 Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science to Doctor of Chiropractic program with Logan University are not required to take these courses. Students pursuing their degree through Logan University should refer to their specified degree sheet to ensure they meet all requirements.

At least six hours of major and three hours of minor must be earned at Missouri Baptist University.
A grade of D is not acceptable in courses taken to fulfill the requirements for a major or minor.
If a substitution has been made, attach a copy of the signed approval and indicate the course number and title following the catalog requirement. Please include the date of the substitution.

Requirements for degree conferral:

At least 24 of the last 32 hours taken at Missouri Baptist University
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (those seeking certification must achieve a GPA of 2.75)
At least 42 hours of Upper Division (54 for a dual degree)
At least 120 total credit hours (144 for a dual degree)

MBU enrollment tops 5,600 students

Fiddler on the Roof

Exercise Science, BS

Exercise Science Major Requirements

Required Biology Courses

Total: 11 Hours

Exercise Science Courses

Total: 40 Hours

Natural Science and Mathematics

Total: 11 Hours

Health Science Courses***

Total: 6 Hours

Exercise Science Practicum/Internship Course

Total: 6 Hours

Total: 74 Hours

Note(s)