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B.S. in Exercise Science

College: College of Education
Program: Exercise Science
See Also: Department of Kinesiology and Health

The Kinesiology and Health Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.  Course work includes classes on anatomy, physiology, scientific aspects of physical activity, etc.  This major involves an internship during the senior year.

Suggested Schedule of Courses

This is a suggested 4-year schedule of courses based on degree requirements in the current catalog.  This guide is not a substitute for academic advisement — contact your advisement office if you have any questions about scheduling or about your degree requirements.  Also see the Undergraduate Catalog for a complete list of requirements and electives to choose from.

Students may choose to attend a summer term to reduce their load during fall or spring semesters but still stay on track to graduate in four years.

Freshman Year

Term 1
Course Hours
ENGL 1101 3
MATH 1111 3
Lab Science “A” 4
GSU 1010 3
SPCH 1000 2
Total Hours 15
Term 2
Course Hours
ENGL 1102 3
POLS 1101 3
Lab Science “B” 4
HIST 2110 3
PHIL 1010 2
Total Hours 15
Freshman Milestones:
  • Complete all Area A requirements
  • Attend the major fair and declare a major
  • Take math placement test before registering

Sophomore Year

Term 3
Course Hours
Area C Elective 3
Area C Elective 3
Area E Global Issues Elective 3
Area E Social Science Elective 3
Total Hours 12
Term 4
Course Hours
KH 2220 3
KH 2230 3
KH 2130 3
BusA 2106 3
EPY 2050 3
IT 2010     3
Total Hours 18
Sophomore Milestones:
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor


Junior Year

Term 5
Course Hours
KH 3000 3
KH 3390 3
KH 3500 4
KH 3650 4
KH 4280 3
Total Hours 17
Term 6
Course Hours
KH 2520 2
KH 4350 3
KH 4630 4
KH 4360 4
KH 4300 3
Total Hours 16

       Summer Term

 

Course Hours
KH 3550 3
KH 3600 3
Elective I 3
Total Hours 9

 

Junior Milestones:
  • Meet with Faculty Advisor
  • Register with Career Services Office


Senior Year

Term 7
Course Hours
KH 4290 3
KH 4600 3
NTD 4960  3
Elective II 3
Total Hours 12
Term 8
Course Hours
KH 4750 1
KH 4760 or KH 4800 5
Total Hours 6