Exercise and Sport Science, Fitness Specialist Track, B.S.

Freshman Seminar: 1 Sem. Hr.

General Education: 44 Sem. Hrs.

See General Education Program  for available options in each category.

• ENG 1050. Composition I (3 credits)
• ENG 1060. Composition II (3 credits)
• Fine Art (3 credits)
• Literature (3 credits)
• History (3 credits)
• Philosophy and Religion (3 credits)
• Social Sciences (9 credits)
• Natural Science (6 credits)
• Mathematics (3 credits)
• Physical Education (2 credits)
• General Education Electives (6 credits)

Required General Education Courses: 6 hours

The following courses must be selected in the General Education courses. 

• BIO 1000. Principles of Biology (3 credits)
• PSY 1010. Introductory Psychology (3 credits)

Required Social Science for General Education: 3 hours

Choose one of the following three courses to count as one of the three required Social Science courses for General Education:

• SOC 1020. Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)
• SOC 1050. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
• SOC 2090. Social Problems in Modern Society (3 credits)

Kinesiology Core: 18 hours

All students in one of the tracks for the B.S. Exercise and Sport Science degree must take the following core courses:

• KIN 1100. Introduction to Kinesiology (3 credits)
• KIN 2000. Foundations of Human Movement Studies (3 credits)
• KIN 2100. Sociology of Sport (3 credits)
• KIN 4000. Applied Research (3 credits)
• KIN 4990. Internship (6 credits)

Fitness Specialist Requirements: 43 hours

These courses provide the foundation of knowledge and skills for this track:

• BIO 2110. Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• BIO 2120. Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• EXPH 3400. Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
• EXPH 3450. Kinesiology (3 credits)
• EXPH 3460. Kinesiology Lab (1 credit)
• EXPH 4100. Biomechanics (3 credits)
• EXPH 4110. Biomechanics Lab (1 credit)
• EXPH 4120. Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
• EXPH 4130. Exercise Physiology Lab (1 credit)
• EXPH 4200. Advanced Exercise Prescription (3 credits)
• HLTH 2100. Applied Nutrition (3 credits)
• HLTH 3300. Health Promotion and Fitness Skills (3 credits)
• KIN 1000. Lifetime Fitness (2 credits)
• KIN 3300. Strength and Conditioning Theory (3 credits)
• KIN 3500. Exercise Leadership (3 credits)
• KIN 4150. Organization and Administration (3 credits)

University-wide Electives: 14 hours

Use these credits to take any additional specific pre-requisite courses for graduate programs or professional school of your choice.  See the specific requirements for each school/program you are considering.  

Total: 120 Sem. Hrs.