Exercise Science BS

Total Credits: 76

Major: Core Requirements - 46

• FDNT 230 - Nutrition Credits: 3
• FTES 325 - Sports Nutrition Credits: 3
• FDNT 448 - Nutrition and Wellness Credits: 3
• FDNT 460 - Seminar in Nutrition, Wellness and Ellen White’s Writings Credits: 1
• FDNT 498 - Research Methods Credits: 2
• HLED 210 - Philosophy of Health Credits: 3

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• HLED 380 - Natural Therapies Credits: 3
• Or  NRSG 466 - Complementary Wellness and Restoration II Credits: 2,3

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• HLED 411 - Community Health & Fitness I Credits: 2
• HLED 412 - Community Health & Fitness II 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 Science Credits: 2
• FTES 465 - Exercise Physiology Credits: 4
• FTES 475 - Kinesiology Credits: 3
• FTES 497 - Internship Credits: 2
• FTES 445 - Exercise Testing and Prescription Credits: 3

• two additional FTES activity courses (1 credit each) selected in consultation with your advisor

• FTES 490 - Exercise Science Program Review Credits: 1

Cognates - 30

• BIOL 221 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 222 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
• 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
• PHYS 141 - General Physics I Credits: 4
• PHYS 142 - General Physics II Credits: 4

Andrews Core Experience

Students must take all courses designated in the Professional Degree Requirements  of the Andrews Core Experience while noting the following specific requirements.

• Religion

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

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

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) Certification is required to be taken by the summer of the junior year (entering the senior year) for all Exercise Science majors.

At the end of the senior year, Exercise Science majors are required to sit for the ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C) examination which will serve as an exit exam for all Exercise Science majors.

To graduate with a degree in Exercise Science students MUST have taken both exams at least once.

A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required for junior acceptance. Students are expected to complete a professional development portfolio during the BS Exercise Science 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.