The Department of Kinesiology Sport Science offers a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science degree with a major in exercise science. This program prepares students for certification through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) as health/fitness specialists.
As such, graduates will be able to design safe and effective exercise prescriptions and conduct individual exercise programs, fitness testing, and health education for low- to moderate-risk individuals, individuals with controlled diseases, and individuals in special populations (e.g. pregnancy, hypertension, diabetes mellitus).
Graduates are employed in a wide variety of settings that include:
- medically based wellness programs
- corporate wellness programs
- strength and conditioning
- clinical rehabilitation programs such as cardiac rehabilitation
- public and private fitness clubs
In addition, the program serves as a strong foundation for students wishing to pursue advanced degrees in the field of exercise science or enter professional schools such as:
- Athletic Training
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Physician Assistant
- Medical school
- Graduate degree in Exercise Science/Physiology
Admission
Application forms and other information for formal admittance to the Department of Kinesiology Sport Science may be obtained in the department office, Room 307, Beeghly Center. This program can be completed in eight semesters if students average 16 hours per semester.
For individual semester advisement, including general education, minor, and additional requirements, see assigned departmental advisor.
For more information, visit Exercise Science - B.S. in Applied Science .
The following are KSS courses required in the major for this degree:
| COURSE | TITLE | S.H. |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Core Competencies | 9 | |
| Writing 1 | ||
| Writing 2 | ||
| Communication Foundations | ||
| Mathematics Requirement | 5-7 | |
| Algebra and Transcendental Function | ||
OR | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Arts and Humanities | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences | 8 | |
| Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anatomy 1 Laboratory for Health Professions | ||
| Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory | ||
| Social Science | 6 | |
| General Psychology | ||
| Social and Personal Awareness | 6 | |
| Normal Nutrition | ||
| General Education Elective | 2 | |
| KSS 1595 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Science (FYE course) | 2 |
| Major Requirements | 54 | |
| KSS 1559 | Aerobic Conditioning Activities | 2 |
| KSS 1560 | Resistance Training | 2 |
| KSS 1500 Activity Elective | 1 | |
| KSS 2605 | Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention | 3 |
| KSS 2625 | Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science | 3 |
| KSS 3700 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 1 | 4 |
| KSS 3705 | Statistics Research in Exercise Science | 3 |
| KSS 3710 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KSS 3710L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| KSS 3720 | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy | 4 |
| KSS 3720L | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| KSS 3730 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 2 | 4 |
| KSS 3760 | Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| KSS 4805 | Administration of Exercise Programs | 3 |
| KSS 4810 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 | 4 |
| KSS 4875 | Exercise Counseling and Behavioral Strategies | 4 |
| KSS 4880 | Internship | 8 |
| Required support course; credit hours do not count as part of the major: | 7 | |
| PHYS 1506 | Physics for Health Care | 3 |
| CHEM 1515 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHEM 1515L | General Chemistry 1 Laboratory | 0 |
| Electives | 13-15 | |
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | S.H. | |
| KSS 1559 | Aerobic Conditioning Activities | 2 |
| MATH 1513 | Algebra and Transcendental Function | 5 |
| ENGL 1550 | Writing 1 | 3 |
| BIOL 1551 & 1551L |
Anatomy and Physiology 1 and Anatomy 1 Laboratory for Health Professions |
4 |
| Semester Hours | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| KSS 1560 | Resistance Training | 2 |
| KSS 1595 | Introduction to Kinesiology and Sport Science | 2 |
| ENGL 1551 | Writing 2 | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| BIOL 1552 & 1552L |
Anatomy and Physiology 2 and Anatomy and Physiology 2 Laboratory |
4 |
| CMST 1545 | Communication Foundations | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KSS 2625 | Pedagogical Aspects of Exercise Science | 3 |
| KSS 2605 | Sports First Aid and Injury Prevention | 3 |
| CHEM 1515 & 1515L |
General Chemistry 1 and General Chemistry 1 Laboratory |
4 |
| PSYC 1560 | General Psychology | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| KSS Activity Elective | 1 | |
| KSS 3700 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 1 | 4 |
| KSS 3705 | Statistics Research in Exercise Science | 3 |
| FNUT 1551 | Normal Nutrition | 3 |
| PHYS 1506 | Physics for Health Care | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 14 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KSS 3710 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 |
| KSS 3710L | Physiology of Exercise Laboratory | 1 |
| KSS 3720 | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy | 4 |
| KSS 3720L | Kinesiology and Applied Anatomy Laboratory | 1 |
| KSS 4805 | Administration of Exercise Programs | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | |
| Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| KSS 3730 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 2 | 4 |
| KSS 3760 | Strength Training and Conditioning | 3 |
| Arts & Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| Social & Personal Awareness Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 16 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| KSS 4810 | Exercise Testing and Prescription 3 | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| KSS 4880 | Internship | 8 |
| KSS 4875 | Exercise Counseling and Behavioral Strategies | 4 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Hours | 18 | |
| Total Semester Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
The student learning outcomes for the BSAS in exercise science are as follows: