Program Overview

Exercise Science BS Program at Lehman College

The Exercise Science BS program at Lehman College offers a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy. This program requires the completion of 62-68 credits and a minimum GPA of 2.00 for all courses in the concentration. At least 31 credits for this concentration must be completed at Lehman College.

Program Requirements

The program requirements include:

• Completion of 62-68 credits
• Minimum GPA of 2.00 for all courses in the concentration
• At least 31 credits completed at Lehman College

Course Requirements

The course requirements for the Exercise Science BS program with a concentration in Pre-Physical Therapy include:

Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning

• MAT 172: Precalculus (4 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: MAT 104 with a grade of C or better
  • Description: Polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions, with applications to problems in mathematics and the sciences
• MAT 174: Elements of Calculus (4 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: MAT 171 with a grade of C or better
  • Description: Differentiation and integration of elementary functions with applications to business, to social sciences, and to life sciences
• MAT 175: Calculus I (4 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: MAT 172 with a grade of C or better, or MAT 171 and MAT 108 with a grade of C or better, or placement by the Department of Mathematics
  • Description: Differentiation of functions of one variable; applications to motion problems, maximum-minimum problems, curve sketching, and mean-value theorems

Exercise Science Courses

• EXS 264: Introduction to Exercise Science (3 credits)
  • Description: Orientation to the field of Exercise Science, professional roles, nature, scope and significance of physical activity and exercise
• EXS 265: Behavioral Aspects of Physical Activity (3 credits)
  • Description: Conceptual and theoretical frameworks for understanding the behavioral component of physical activity and exercise, and for developing intervention strategies for enhancing physical activity and exercise behavior
• EXS 315: Kinesiology and Biomechanics (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisites: BIO 181-182, EXS 264
  • Description: Study and application of anatomic and mechanical principles of human movement
• EXS 316: Motor Learning (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: EXS 264
  • Description: Effects of psychological, social maturational, and neurophysiological factors on the learning and performance of movement patterns
• EXS 323: Exercise Physiology (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisites: BIO 181-182, EXS 264
  • Description: Human anatomy and physiology as related to physical activity, exercise, and work
• EXS 326: Exercise Testing and Prescription for General & Special Populations (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: EXS 323
  • Description: Principles of exercise testing and prescriptions for the purposes of enhancing health and performance for general and special populations
• EXS 423: Exercise Physiology II (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: EXS 323
  • Description: Human anatomy and physiology as related to physical activity, exercise, and work
• EXS 425: Theory and Methods of Strength and Conditioning (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisites: EXS 323, EXS 315
  • Description: Strength production from a physiological, neurological, biomechanical, and bioenergetic perspective
• EXS 430: Research Methods and Statistics in Exercise Science (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: EXS 323
  • Description: Concepts of research and evaluation in exercise science
• EXS 470: Pre-Internship Seminar in Exercise Science (3 credits)
  • Co-requisite: EXS 326, department consent
  • Description: Assistance in preparing a resume, cover letter, professional interviewing, finding, and securing a job, and developing professional communication
• EXS 471: Internship in Exercise Science (3 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: EXS 470, departmental permission
  • Description: Supervised placement of 120 hours in a clinical or corporate fitness setting in order to develop knowledge of professional practice through on-site experience, with emphasis on leadership and programming

Science Courses

• BIO 181: Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits)
  • Description: Study of human anatomy and physiology
• BIO 182: Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: BIO 181 with a grade of C or higher
  • Description: Continuation of BIO 181, with emphasis on the physiological functioning of the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, and reproductive systems
• CHE 166: General Chemistry I (4 credits)
  • Pre or Co-requisite: MAT 171 or MAT 172 or satisfaction of requirements for placement into Calculus I (MAT 175)
  • Description: Fundamental laws and theories of chemistry
• CHE 167: General Chemistry Laboratory I (1.5 credits)
  • Co-requisite: CHE 166
  • Description: Introduction to the practical aspects of chemical principles, with emphasis on quantitative measurements and analytical technique
• CHE 168: General Chemistry II (4 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: CHE 166 and MAT 171 or MAT 172 or satisfaction of requirements for placement into Calculus I (MAT 175)
  • Description: An in-depth introduction to thermodynamics, redox reactions, electrochemistry and chemical equilibrium
• CHE 169: General Chemistry Laboratory II (1.5 credits)
  • Pre or Co-requisite: CHE 168, Pre-requisite: CHE 167
  • Description: Continuation of CHE 167, with emphasis on inorganic preparation, ionic separation, and qualitative analysis
• PHY 166: General Physics I (5 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: MAT 172 or MAT 171 and MAT 108 or placement into Calculus I (MAT 175)
  • Description: Algebra-based Physics: mechanics, heat, and sound
• PHY 167: General Physics II (5 credits)
  • Pre-requisite: PHY 166 or 168
  • Description: Algebra-based Physics: electromagnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and introduction to modern physics

Additional Considerations

• All colleges have a general residency requirement as well as a 'Major Residency' requirement
• Many programs may have a GPA requirement for a course to apply
• The information provided is subject to change and is based on the Degree Works programming used by Lehman College for determining financial aid eligibility and graduation requirements. In all cases, the college bulletin is the definitive source of information about requirements.