Program Overview

Exercise Science Program

The Exercise Science program at the University of Illinois Springfield provides exciting opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the diverse fields of the discipline. The curriculum is designed to provide academic content and hands-on training relating to the science of movement, exercise testing and prescription, kinesiology, health promotion, and research in allied health.

Goals and Objectives

The objectives of the Exercise Science degree program include:

• Prepare graduates to work in a variety of health, fitness, and rehabilitation settings
• Educate students to work with diverse populations and various health and fitness backgrounds
• Foster strong interpersonal and communication skills that promote professional and personal citizenship in students
• Develop scientific and practical skills that enable graduates to pursue post-baccalaureate degrees
• Provide graduates for the Illinois allied health workforce, especially in central Illinois

The Bachelor's Degree

The Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science offers two tracks:

• Health and Fitness Track
• Physical Therapy Track

Advising

Students may declare an Exercise Science major at any time and are encouraged to have frequent consultation with their advisors to ensure they are on track for graduation.

Grading Policy

Students are expected to earn at least a C- in each core and required course for Exercise Science and maintain an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Courses

The Exercise Science program includes the following courses:

• EXR 101: Healthcare and Science Careers
• EXR 201: Introduction to Exercise Science
• EXR 212: Medical Terminology
• EXR 222: Musculoskeletal Anatomy and Physiology
• EXR 233: Personal Health and Wellness
• EXR 251: Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries
• EXR 301: Motor Learning
• EXR 303: Group Exercise Leadership
• EXR 313: Stress Management
• EXR 325: Evidence-Based Research Concepts
• EXR 329: Kinesiology and Biomechanics
• EXR 331: Physiology of Exercise and Sport
• EXR 352: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
• EXR 363: Exercise and Sport Psychology
• EXR 375: Principles of Strength and Conditioning
• EXR 412: Exercise Management for Special Populations
• EXR 451: Exercise Testing and Prescription
• EXR 480: Topics in Exercise Science
• EXR 483: Seminar in Exercise Science

Admission Requirements

There are no additional admission requirements beyond the general UIS criteria for the Exercise Science BS program.