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2019-2020 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2020 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Kinesiology, Exercise Science, BS


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This emphasis provides students with a broad knowledge base, critical thinking and communication skills, and practical experience in the exercise sciences. The interdisciplinary coursework, in addition to labs, research, and practicum experiences, educates students to become effective and socially responsible contributors to the scientific community and subject population. This curriculum also prepares students to pursue professional certifications, professional and graduate programs, and advanced careers in the field. Exercise Science majors are prominent in the wellness, sport, and fitness industries; health care settings, such as injury prevention and exercise rehabilitation; and as trainers and coaches for individual and team athletes.

Students in the Exercise Science track are required to complete the following coursework:

Additional Requirements


One course may be taken from another relevant academic unit such as: Anthropology, Biology, Chemistry, Communication, Politics, Psychology, or Sociology. This class should be relevant to the exercise science emphasis. Coursework samples are available from the Department of Kinesiology.

A minimum of four additional 1.0 unit upper-division courses are required, at least one of which must be:

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