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2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Exercise Science - Applied Exercise Physiology Concentration, B.S.


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The mission of the Exercise Science – Applied Exercise Physiology program is to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and practical fieldwork necessary for careers in fitness-related settings with both healthy individuals and those with acute or chronic illness. In addition, this program prepares students for graduate programs in chiropractic, dietetics, or cardiac rehabilitation.

Students will be able to:

  • Perform proficiency in fitness assessments.
  • Develop safe and effective exercise programs based on the FITT principles for diverse populations.
  • Communicate to various audiences using effective interpersonal skills.
  • Evaluate behavior modification strategies to promote and maintain a physically active lifestyle.
  • Develop safe and effective exercise programs.

General Education Core


***Please note, if courses are duplicated between general education and the major, approved electives increase by the number of credits duplicated.***

How to Communicate


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Written Communication


Total Credits Required: 9


How to Analyze


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Quantitative Reasoning


Total Credits Required: 9


How to Lead


Choose one course (at least 3 credits) from each building block:

Lead Self


Total Credits Required: 9


Global Issues Problem Solving Seminar


Total Credits Required: 3


Total Credits Required: 30


Choose one of the following courses:


Choose one of the following courses:


Total Credits Required: 38


Free Electives: 3 credits


Preparatory Core 2


Total Credits Required: 120


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