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Exercise Science, Minor

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Requirements

The Exercise Science curriculum has been designed to address student needs and current marketdemands.Through practical experiences in laboratory settings using state of the art equipment,students are exposed to a wide range of engaged learning experiences as well as researchopportunities designed to develop essential skills necessary to be successful in a variety of majorrelated fields.

Total Program Credits: 24

Discipline Core Requirements: 24 Credits
  EXSC 270G Foundations of Exercise Science 3
  EXSC 3270 Exercise Testing and Preparation 3
  EXSC 3500 Kinesiology 3
  EXSC 3700 Exercise Physiology 3
  EXSC 3705 Exercise Physiology Laboratory 1
  ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy  3
  ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Laboratory 1
  ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology 3
  ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Laboratory 1
  Complete one of the following: 3
  EXSC 3500 Kinesiology (3)  
  EXSC 3750 Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance (3)  
  EXSC 4000 Clinical Exercise Physiology (3)  
  EXSC 4100 Fitness Across the Lifespan (3)  
  EXSC 4500 Advanced Sports Nutrition (3)  
  EXSC 4550 Principles of Strength and Conditioning (3)  

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.

 

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
ZOOL 2320 Human Anatomy 3
ZOOL 2325 Human Anatomy Laboratory 1
ZOOL 2420 Human Physiology 3
ZOOL 2425 Human Physiology Laboratory 1
  Semester total: 8
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
EXSC 270G Foundations of Exercise Science 3
EXSC 3270 Exercise Testing and Prescription 3
  Semester total: 6
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
EXSC 3700 Exercise Physiology 3
EXSC 3705 Exercise Physiology Lab 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
EXSC 3500 Kinesiology 3
Complete one of the following: 3
EXSC 3550  Motor Learning and Control WE  
EXSC 3750 Psychosocial Aspects of Human Performance  
EXSC 4000 Clinical Exercise Physiology  
EXSC 4100 Physiology of Aging
EXSC 4500 Advanced Sports Nutrition
EXSC 4550 Principles of Strength and Conditioning 
  Semester total: 6
  Total Credit Hours 24

 

Department

Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation

The Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation department is in the College of Science. To find the most up-to-date information, including Program Learning Outcomes for degree programs offered by the Exercise Science department, visit their website.

Exercise Science and Outdoor Recreation department