B.S. in Exercise Science - Pre-Chiropractic Concentration

Program Overview

This four-year Exercise Science program provides a comprehensive foundation in human biology, exercise physiology, and fitness assessment. Students develop expertise in exercise prescription, strength training, and special population exercise. The program culminates in an internship, preparing graduates for careers in fitness, health promotion, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

Year One

• Fall Semester:
• EXS 103 or EXS 180: Fundamentals of Group Exercise and Resistance Training or Lifetime Fitness Concepts (3 credits)
• BIO 110: General Biology I (4 credits)
• SOC 100 or SOC 240: Introduction to Sociology or Sociology of the Family (3 credits)
• WRT 120 or WRT 123: Effective Writing I or Effective Writing with Supplemental Writing Workshop (3-4 credits)
• FYE 100X: First Year Experience (4 credits)
• Spring Semester:
• EXS 180 or EXS 103: Lifetime Fitness Concepts or Fundamentals of Group Exercise and Resistance Training (3 credits)
• BIO 259: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
• MAT 121: Introduction to Statistics I (3 credits)
• PSY 100: Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• WRT 2XX: 200-Level WRT Course (3 credits)

Year Two

• Fall Semester:
• EXS 223 & EXS 280 or EXS 270: Kinetic Anatomy or Motor Learning (3 credits)
• BIO 269: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
• NTD 303: Introductory Principles Human Nutrition (3 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
• EXS 270 or EXS 223 and EXS 280: Motor Learning or Kinetic Anatomy and The Exercise Science Profession (3 credits)
• EXS 380 & EXL 380: Exercise Physiology and Exercise Physiology Lab (4 credits)
• PHY 130: General Physics I (4 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)

Year Three

• Fall Semester:
• EXS 222: Introduction to Medical Terminology and Drug Classifications (2 credits)
• EXS 362 & EXL 362: Biomechanics and Biomechanics Laboratory (4 credits)
• EXS 375: Sport and Exercise Psychology (3 credits)
• PHY 140: General Physics II (4 credits)
• CHE 103 & CRL 103: General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Lab (4 credits)
• Spring Semester:
• EXS 381 & EXL 381: Fitness Assessment - Exercise Prescription and Fitness Assessment - Exercise Prescription Lab (4 credits)
• EXS 482: Strength Training and Conditioning (3 credits)

Year Four

• Fall Semester:
• EXS 484: Organization and Management of Adult Fitness Programs Clinic / Seminar (3 credits)
• EXS 486: Exercise Prescription - Special Population (3 credits)
• Chemistry Elective w/Lab (6 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)
• Spring Semester:
• EXS 489 & EXL 489: Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation and Clinical Exercise Testing and Interpretation Laboratory (4 credits)
• EXS 490: Internship (3 credits)
• General Education Course 1 (3 credits)