Exercise Science BS

Admission Requirements

Prospective exercise science students are accepted into the Wellness (Fitness Emphasis) BHS (Non-Professional Program). To transition into the professional program, students need to apply to the Director of the Fitness and Exercise Science Program in their sophomore year for acceptance into the BS Exercise Science by May 1 for the following fall semester. Succesful completion of all prerequisites courses listed below with a minimun cummulative GPA of 3.0, and a minimum overall  GPA of 2.5 in the sciences and FTES courses, is requires for entry into BS Exercise Science. Upon acceptance into the professional program, the student’s major will be changed to BS Exercise Science.

Graduation Requirements

ACE or ACSM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer) Certification is required (to pass) before a student can graduate with BS: Exercise Science. A minimum grade of C is required in all majors and cognate courses. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for junior acceptance. Students are expected to complete a professional development portfolio during the BHS Wellness program outlining their goals and accomplishments, including required hours of professional experience (based on class standing and previous experience). Successful completion of the portfolio is required for graduation.

Required Courses - 47

• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• FTES 325 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
• FDNT 448 - Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 460 - Seminar Credits: 1,2
• FDNT 498 - Research Methods Credits: 2
• HLED 210 - Philosophy of Health Credits: 3
• HLED 380 - Natural Therapies Credits: 3 or
  NRSG 466 - Complementary Wellness and Restoration II
   
• HLED 411 - Community Health & Fitness I Credits: 2
• HLED 412 - Community Health & Fitness II Credits: 2
• HLED 445 - Consumer Health Credits: 2
• FTES 305 - Current Concepts and Applications in Physical Fitness Credits: 3
• FTES 355 - Methods of Fitness Instruction Credits: 3
• FTES 410 - Issues in Exercise Studies Credits: 2
• FTES 465 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
• two additional FTES activity courses (1 credit each) selected in consultation with your advisor
• FTES 475 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
• FTES 497 - Internship Credits: 2
• PSYC 210 - Introduction to Health Psychology Credits: 3

Required Cognates - 28

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• BSAD 355 - Management and Organization Credits: 3
• MKTG 310 - Principles of Marketing Credits: 3
• PSYC 471 - Behavior Modification Credits: 3
• CHEM 110 - Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 4
• BCHM 120 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Credits: 4
• STAT 285 - Elementary Statistics Credits: 3

General Education Requirements

See professional program requirements and note the following specific requirements:

• Religion - Equivalent of one course per year of full-time enrollment at AU. Required:

• PBHL 440 - Fundamentals of Spirituality & Ethics in Healthcare Credits: 3

Total Credits: 75