Exercise Science B.S. - Concentration: Pre-Professional Therapeutic Sciences

Career Opportunities:

Upon successful completion, this concentration affords the student the opportunity to advance their study in professional education for DPT, OT or PA.

Program Features

59 Credits

Directed General Education:

BIOL 114GN: Introductory Biology I

4 credits

CMST 111GN: Introduction to Communication

3 credits

ENGL 203GN: Advanced Composition

3 credits

CHEM 121GN: General Chemistry I

3 credits

PHYS 131GN: Fundamental Physics I

4 credits

PSY 100GN: General Psychology

3 credits

 

SOC 111GN: Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

OR

SOC 102GN: Introduction to Cultural Diversity

3 credits

Required Exercise Science courses:

EXSC 202Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy

3 credits

EXSC 203Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis

3 credits

EXSC 286Early Internship

1 - 3 credits

EXSC 310Exercise Physiology I

3 credits

EXSC 311Exercise Physiology II

3 credits

EXSC 322Strength and Conditioning Theory

3 credits

EXSC 330Health-Related Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming

3 credits

EXSC 447Sports Nutrition

3 credits

EXSC 402Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3 credits

EXSC 486Field Experience and Internships

1 - 6 credits

EXSC 411Motor Learning & Development

3 credits

EXSC 430Exercise Prescription for Populations with Special Needs

3 credits

EXSC 470Introduction to Research Methods in Health Sciences

3 credits

EXSC 480Seminar in Therapeutic Sciences

3 credits

EXSC 452Exercises and Weight Control Workshop

2 credits

EXSC 453Clinical Exercise Physiology Workshop

2 credits

Required Co-requisite courses:

BIOL 116GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences

3 credits

BIOL 117Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences

1 credit

BIOL 118GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences

3 credits

BIOL 119Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory for the Health Sciences

1 credit

CHEM 123GN: General Chemistry I Lab

1 credit

MATH 110GN: General Statistics

3 credits

ATEP 230Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries

3 credits

Free electives to total 120 credits

Minimum standards:

  • Minimum overall GPA = 2.50;
  • “C” or above in all 400-level Exercise Science course work.

Additional requirements:

4 Year Curriculum Program Plan

(Subject to change by the university without notice)

Freshman Year

Fall

BIOL 116GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology I for the Health Sciences

3 credits

BIOL 117Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory for the Health Sciences

1 credit

EXSC 120Physical Conditioning

1 credit

EXSC 202Kinesiology - Applied Anatomy

3 credits

PSY 100GN: General Psychology

3 credits

FYE 100University Studies

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

BIOL 118GE: Human Anatomy and Physiology II for the Health Sciences

3 credits

BIOL 119Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory for the Health Sciences

1 credit

EXSC 203Kinesiology - Mechanical Analysis

3 credits

CPSC 100GN: Personal Computers and Their Uses

3 credits

SOC 111GN: Introduction to Sociology

3 credits

ENGL 103English Composition

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:16

Sophomore Year

Fall

EXSC 122Strength Training

1 credit

EXSC 310Exercise Physiology I

3 credits

CHEM 121GN: General Chemistry I

3 credits

CHEM 123GN: General Chemistry I Lab

1 credit

ENGL 203GN: Advanced Composition

3 credits

HPLW 105Health Promotion and Lifetime Wellness

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

Spring

EXSC 311Exercise Physiology II

3 credits

EXSC 322Strength and Conditioning Theory

3 credits

ATEP 230Prevention and Management of Sport and Fitness Injuries

3 credits

MATH 110GN: General Statistics

3 credits

CMST 111GN: Introduction to Communication

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Junior Year

Fall

EXSC 286Early Internship

1 - 3 credits

EXSC 330Health-Related Fitness Assessment and Exercise Programming

3 credits

BIOL 114GN: Introductory Biology I

4 credits

PHYS 131GN: Fundamental Physics I

4 credits

GenEd ___General Education Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Spring

EXSC 411Motor Learning & Development

3 credits

EXSC 447Sports Nutrition

3 credits

EXSC 470Introduction to Research Methods in Health Sciences

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education elective

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

Senior Year

Fall

EXSC 402Psychology of Sport and Exercise

3 credits

EXSC 430Exercise Prescription for Populations with Special Needs

3 credits

EXSC 453Clinical Exercise Physiology Workshop

2 credits

EXSC 480Seminar in Therapeutic Sciences

3 credits

GenEd ____General Education elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:14

EXSC 300: (approved by adviser)

Spring

EXSC 445Seminar in Adult Fitness Programs

3 credits

EXSC 452Exercises and Weight Control Workshop

2 credits

EXSC 486Field Experience and Internships

1 - 6 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

XXXX ___Elective

3 credits

Total Credit Hours:15

EXSC 300: (approved by adviser)

Total Credit Hours: 120

For more information, contact the department at 570-422-3302 or visit www.esu.edu/exsc.