B.S. in Exercise Science

Location(s): Montgomery Campus

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The Bachelor of Exercise Science degree program positions students for career entry and mobility in the arenas of fitness, athletic training, teaching, coaching, and allied health-related fields. This well- rounded degree serves as a solid educational foundation for those students planning to pursue an immediate hands-on career dedicated to human health and wellness, or further pursue graduate work in related fields, including physical therapy, teaching Exercise Science, athletic training or other areas of advanced study.

Core Curriculum 54 - 55 hours

Christian Literacy 18 hours

Cultural Heritage Literacy 9 hours

Information and Communication Literacy 9 hours

Mathematical and Scientific Literacy 11-12 hours

Mathematics Requirement

Natural Science Recommendation

Physical Science Recommendation

Personal and Social Literacy 7 hours

Personal

Social Science

PY 1310 - General Psychology

Professional Literacy 58 hours

Discipline Required Courses 24 hours

Departmental Requirements 34 hours

General Electives 12 hours

Suggested for Pre-Physical Therapy

BIO 3353 - Microbiology
PHY 2312 - University Physics II
Upper division Biology or Chemistry

Total Hours 124-125

Students may choose MH 1341 Pre-Calculus Algebra and complete Ge PHY 1371 - General Physics I /PHY 1171 - General Physics Lab I and PHY 1372 - General Physics II /PHY 1172 - General Physics Lab II , or they may choose MH 1451 - Calculus I and complete PHY 2311 - University Physics I /PHY 2111 - University Physics I Lab and PHY 2312 - University Physics II /PHY 2112 - University Physics II Lab .

The university requires at least 36 upper-level hours for all bachelor’s degrees. Electives should be chosen to insure at least 36 total upper-level hours

Note for baccalaureate degrees

Note: The following are required for graduation: (1) 36 hours of upper level credits; i.e. courses at the 3000 and 4000 level. (2) An overall, as well as a content GPA of at least 2.0. (3) Completion of the major field exam.