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The exercise and sport science major provides students with a foundation in the movement sciences, which promotes improvements in health, fitness, and/or performance for the physically active. The primary goal of this program is to prepare students to be evidence-based practitioners of exercise and human movement disciplines who think critically about the science behind their practice.
Students graduating from the exercise and sport science major will be able to seek employment as an exercise specialist, fitness and wellness coordinator, sport performance researcher, and strength and conditioning specialist, as well as enter professional graduate programs in exercise sciences and other fields, such as biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior.
Learning Outcomes
A successful exercise and sport science graduate is expected to:
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills related to the areas of physical activity, movement sciences, and sport through practical experiences;
- Obtain knowledge of content area specific to chosen career goals, such as strength and conditioning specialist, coaching, and corporate fitness and wellness, through didactic and internship experiences;
- Demonstrate the importance of the physical, psychological, and emotional demands of physically active individuals through didactic and practicum experience.
General Education Requirements (30 credits)
Students are required to complete 30 credit hours as part of the General Education Program.
Exercise and Sport Science Major Requirements (75 credits)
Core Courses
72 Credits
Major Electives
3 Credit Minimum
Pursuing a minor can deepen your knowledge in a discipline related to your major or enable you to explore a field outside your major area of study and diversify your skills. Speak with a faculty member in your program to determine which minor(s) can support your academic, professional, and personal goals.
Exercise Science Minor (for non-exercise and sport science majors)
The exercise science minor is designed to provide students with a foundation and theory base in the movement sciences for the physically active. Additionally, the program offers courses for the student who is interested in the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological aspects of human function in response to exercise and physical activity. The primary goal of this program is to supplement academic knowledge for students to study in the exercise science sub-disciplines (biomechanics, exercise physiology, and motor behavior) and promote entry into professional programs. This minor can be combined with any major and minor except the exercise and sport science major.
Exercise Science Minor Requirements (18 credits)
Core Courses
10 Credits
Minor Electives
8 Credits