Exercise Science, BA

CIP Code: 31.0505

General Education Requirements

Bachelor of Arts

Required Natural Sciences for General Education and Degree Requirements

BIOL 103 - Introduction to Biology (MOTR BIOL 100L) Semester Hours: Three ¹
BIOL 101 - Introduction to Biology Laboratory (MOTR BIOL 100L) Semester Hours: One ¹
BIOL 213 - Anatomy and Physiology I Semester Hours: Three ^2,3
BIOL 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Semester Hours: One ^2,3
AND
CHEM 113 - Introduction to Chemistry (MOTR CHEM 100L) Semester Hours: Three ⁴ AND
CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory (MOTR CHEM 100L) Semester Hours: One ⁴
CHEM 123 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Semester Hours: Three ² AND
CHEM 121 - Survey of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: One ²
OR
PHYS 133 - College Physics I (MOTR PHYS 150L) Semester Hours: Three ² AND
PHYS 131 - College Physics I Laboratory (MOTR PHYS 150L) Semester Hours: One ²

Note(s)

¹Satisfies general education requirement in biology

²Satisfies 1 of 2 additional sciences required for BS degree

³A grade of C or better is required for minors

⁴Satisfies general education requirement in chemistry or physical science

A grade of C or better is also required in KHSC 333 - Health and Wellness for the minor in Health Science.

Major Requirements

Required Biology (BIOL) courses

BIOL 223 - Anatomy and Physiology II Semester Hours: Three
BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Semester Hours: One
BIOL 303 - Nutrition Science Semester Hours: Three

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) courses

EXSC 113 - Introduction to Exercise Science Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 233 - Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries/Illnesses Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 313 - Exercise Physiology I Semester Hours: Three
EXSC 321 - Exercise Physiology II Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 323 - Exercise Physiology II Lecture Semester Hours: Three
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 411 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Lab Semester Hours: One
EXSC 413 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Semester Hours: Three
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 ¹
EXSC 476 - Internship in Exercise Science Semester Hours: Six
OR two courses from the following (at least 6 hours)
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
SMGT 111/311 - Practical Applications in Sport Sciences Semester Hours: One

Required Natural Science and Mathematics Courses

3 courses from the following (at least 11 hours)

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

Required Health Science courses

KHSC 413/513 - Chronic Diseases and Obesity Semester Hours: Three
HSCI 343 - Medical Terminology Semester Hours: Three

Note(s)

Admission Requirement:

Freshmen: Student must have a 21 or higher composite ACT score
Transfers: Student must have a 2.5 or higher cumulative GPA

Students not meeting the Exercise Science admission requirement upon entering the University may be immediately accepted into the Fitness Management major. Students wishing to be admitted into the Exercise Science major will be allowed to present a written request for acceptance to the chair of the Health and Sport Sciences Division after at least one full semester of study at MBU if the cumulative 2.5 GPA requirement has been met.

A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for graduation.

¹See the catalog section on Senior Permission for information on earning graduate credit for this course.

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Exercise Science, BA

Required Natural Sciences for General Education and Degree Requirements

Note(s)

Major Requirements

Required Biology (BIOL) courses

Required Exercise Science (EXSC) courses

Required Natural Science and Mathematics Courses

Required Health Science courses

Note(s)

Total: 71 Hours