Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
About Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Program Description
The Exercise Science (EXS) degree program includes a knowledge base in the scientific principles that underlie human movement and requires the development of basic skills in exercise assessment, prescription and programming in healthy and special populations, performance enhancement, prevention and treatment of sports injuries, nutritional principles applied to exercise and sport, patient/client interpersonal relations and professional ethics and behavior.
Students receiving this degree are qualified to pursue careers in areas such as cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, corporate fitness, sports medicine, community health and wellness, and personal training or can pursue graduate work in numerous fields related to health, fitness, exercise sciences, and physical therapy.
The American College of Sport Medicine (ACSM), as the professional organization that establishes guidelines and competencies for the field of Exercise Science, serves as the guiding professional organization for program academic quality. The American Physical Therapy Association was the guiding professional organization used to establish the courses included for the Pre-Physical Therapy concentration.
Students should meet early and regularly with their advisors to design and monitor their program of study.
BS Concentrations
The Exercise Science (BS) program has two concentrations:
- Exercise Science General Concentration
- Exercise Science Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Please make sure students consult the Liberal Studies Requirements, Major Requirements, Concentration Requirements, and College Core Requirements for full degree requirements.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
Students will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of common and specialized content and scientific and theoretical foundations for the delivery of an effective health and wellness program.
- Demonstrate skillful performance in physical activity and health-enhancing levels of fitness.
- Apply content and foundational knowledge to plan and implement developmentally and ethically appropriate experiences aligned with local, state, and national standards, through the effective use of resources, accommodations and/or modifications, technology, and metacognitive strategies to address the diverse needs of all clients.
- Engage clients in meaningful experiences through effective use of pedagogical skills, using communication, feedback, technology, and instructional skills to enhance the client's experience.
- Select and implement appropriate assessments to monitor clients' progress and guide decision making related to health and physical performance.
- Demonstrate behaviors essential to becoming effective professionals:
- Exhibit professional ethics and culturally competent practices.
- Seek opportunities for continued professional development.
- Demonstrate knowledge of promotion/advocacy strategies for exercise science and expanded physical activity opportunities that support the development of physically literate individuals.
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