Exercise Science (B.S.)

78 hours

The major consists of three years of university work, plus two semesters of exercise science classes.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science will:

1. Demonstrate active faith through service, fellowship, and engagement.
2. Exhibit a breadth of knowledge with regard to exercise science by displaying competency via both oral and standardized check-point exams.
3. Be able to identify and utilize evidence-based, reputable, and reliable sources of health information.
4. Be able to determine which tests and markers are best used to assess an individual’s health status, as well as the physiological rationale for these tests and markers.
5. Be able to recognize health issues or other problems in the world around them and formulate an evidence-based strategy to address and improve/resolve the issues.
6. Possess the ability to deliver nutrition and exercise information to health professionals, as well as the general public, via both personal conversation and professional
   presentation.
7. Be equipped to help others, both domestically and internationally, and prevent and manage health problems that are related to exercise.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

10 HOURS CHEMISTRY

• CHEM-1115 General Chemistry I
• CHEM-1215 General Chemistry II

18 HOURS BIOLOGY

• BIOL-1115 General Biology I: Cellular and Molecular Systems
• BIOL-2022 Medical Terminology
• BIOL-2033 Nutrition
• BIOL-2244 Human Anatomy
• BIOL-3224 Human Physiology

3 HOURS MATHEMATICS

• MATH-1223 Mathematical Functions and Modeling

3 HOURS STATISTICS CHOSEN FROM

• BIOL-2913 Biostatistics
• MATH-2913 Statistical Methods

3 HOURS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CHOSEN FROM

• PSYC-1113 General Psychology I
• SOCI-1113 Sociology

2 HOURS SCIENCE SEMINAR

• GNSC-1711 Freshman Science Seminar
• GNSC-2711 Sophomore Science Seminar

8 HOURS PHYSICS WITH LAB

• PHYS-1114 College Physics I
• PHYS-1214 College Physics II

22 HOURS EXERCISE SCIENCE

• EXCS-1013 Introduction to Exercise Science
• EXCS-3023 Biomechanics
• EXCS-3033 Exercise Testing and Prescription
• EXCS-3123 Health Issues
• EXCS-3231 Exercise Physiology Lab
• EXCS-3233 Exercise Physiology
• EXCS-4133 Nutrition and Exercise
• EXCS-4443 Capstone in Exercise Science

9 HOURS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES CHOSEN FROM

• BIOL-1215 General Biology II: Comparative Physiology, and Ecology
• BIOL-2624 Principles of Microbiology
• BIOL-3115 Human Anatomy with Cadaver Dissection
• BIOL-4014 Biochemistry I with Lab
• CHEM-3115 Organic Chemistry I
• EXCS-2123 Public Health Nutrition Missions
• EXCS-3013 Lifespan Nutrition
• EXCS-3043 Strength and Conditioning

Before taking any upper-division EXCS courses, you must:

• Maintain a major GPA of 2.5.
• Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
• Complete GNSC-1711 and GNSC-2711; while enrolled, students must seek
  approval to add upper-division biology courses.
• Complete ENGL-1213 with a grade of “C” or better.
• Obtain program approval.