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Department of Kinesiology

Exercise Science Major

Advising Sheet - Catalog Year 09-10 - Current (PDF)
Advising Sheet - Catalog Year Previous - 08-09 (PDF)

Exerpt of 09-10 Advising Manual:

Students majoring in Exercise Science examine the relationship between exercise and human performance and the role of physical activity in the promotion of healthy lifestyles. Exercise Science consists of several overlapping disciplines, including biomechanics, exercise physiology and biochemistry, growth and development, exercise nutrition, measurement and evaluation, and exercise psychology. The program of study is designed to provide an effective blend of classroom instruction and practical experience.
Following graduation, students are strongly encouraged to seek professional certification through the American College of Sports Medicine or the National Strength and Conditioning Association to enhance their opportunities for employment. Students graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science are prepared for the following entry-level positions:

an exercise/ fitness specialist, group fitness instructor, or personal trainer (potential employment settings include corporate fitness programs, community exercise/ wellness settings, health clubs, and similar fitness related organizations)
a strength and conditioning coach (potential employment settings include high school, college, and professional sport teams)

The program also serves as a foundation for pursuing health-related careers as a physical therapist or physician's assistant as well as graduate studies.

Course Requirements

KNES Required Core
KNES 217	Functional Anatomy for EXSC (3)
KNES 297	Foundations of EXSC (3)
KNES 309	Tests and Measurements (3)
KNES 311	Biomechanics (3)
KNES 313	Physiology of Exercise (3)
KNES 315	Care & Prevention of Athletic Injuries (3)
KNES 361	Exercise Psychology (3)
KNES 363	Nutrition for Sport & Exercise (3)
KNES 365	Exercise Testing & Prescription (3)
KNES 369	Clinical Competencies & Fieldwork in EXSC (4)
KNES 372	Practical & Instructional Skills in Exercise Leadership (3)
KNES 398	Internship in Exercise Science (two 3 credit internships or one 6 credit internship) (6)
KNES 469	Research Methods in EXSC (3)

KNES Elective (Select one course)
KNES 406	Exercise Prescription & Programming for Special Populations (3)
KNES 407	Advanced Principles of Strength & Conditioning (3)
KNES 420	Advanced Exercise Physiology (3)

Additional Required Courses
BIOL 190	Intro to Biology for Health Professions (4)
BIOL 213	Anatomy & Physiology I (4)
BIOL 214	Anatomy & Physiology II (4)
CHEM 105 or CHEM 110*	Chemistry for Allied Health Professionals (4) General Chemistry I (4) *
HLTH 101	Wellness for a Diverse Society (3)
PHYS 202 or PHYS 211*	Physics for Allied Hlth. Prof. (5) General Physics I (4) *
PSYC 101	Introduction to Psychology (3)
*Students planning to pursue graduate studeis in Physical Therapy or EXSC related fields should consider taking CHEM 110 (not CHEM 105) and PHYS 211 (not PHYS 202)

Prerequisite Information for KNES courses

Course	Prerequisite
KNES 217	BIOL 213; KNES 297 or KNES 291; academic major: EXSC or ATTR
KNES 297	EXSC major only
KNES 309	MATH 109, 111, 115, 119, 211, 231, 273, 274 or 275
KNES 311	BIOL 213; BIOL 214
KNES 313	BIOL 213; BIOL 214
KNES 361	PSYC 101
KNES 363	BIOL 213; BIOL 214
KNES 365	KNES 313
KNES 369	BIOL 213; BIOL 214; KNES 313; concurrent with KNES 365
KNES 372	KNES 217; KNES 297
KNES 395	KNES 365; KNES 369
KNES 398	KNES 369; cum gpa 2.5 or higher; academic major EXSC
KNES 406	KNES 365; KNES 369
KNES 407	KNES 311; KNES 313
KNES 420	KNES 313
KNES 469	KNES 309; senior status in EXSC (i.e., enrolled in or successful completed KNES 365 & 369)