Nov 04, 2025

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog

The University of North Carolina at Pembroke 2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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

Designed for students interested in helping others reach health and fitness goals, this program will provide the knowledge and skill set needed to work in a variety of fitness settings. The curriculum includes a combination of classroom and laboratory courses and culminates with a semester-long internship. Graduates will be prepared to assess fitness needs, design and implement fitness programs, and pursue a variety of fitness certifications.

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 Sem. Hrs.

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

Required Social Science for General Education: 3 Sem. Hrs.

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

Kinesiology Core: 18 Sem. Hrs.

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

Fitness Specialist Requirements: 44 Sem. Hrs.

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

University-wide Electives: 13 Sem. Hrs.

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.