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2025-2026 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Kinesiology: Exercise Science, BS

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.

Learning Outcomes

All Department of Kinesiology undergraduates will be able to:

  • DESCRIBE the relationship between physical activity/sport and health, wellness, and quality of life.

  • DEVELOP and DELIVER multi-mode communications to diverse audiences that convey a clear understanding of relevant disciplinary information.

  • ANALYZE scholarly material and DEMONSTRATE critical and reflective thinking to bridge theory with practice.

  • EXAMINE how sociocultural, historical, and philosophical factors influence attitudes about and engagement in physical activity, sport, and health-oriented behavior.

EXERCISE SCIENCE undergraduate majors will additionally be able to:

  • EXPLAIN the scientific foundations of physical activity, nutrition, and fitness.

  • EXAMINE and EVALUATE health, fitness, and performance parameters in diverse populations.

  • APPLY academic methods and theories to real-life situations of personal wellness, athletic performance, and injury prevention.

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

Chemistry Course

Take one course AND its accompanying lab from this category (CHEM). CHEM 105 and 105L are recommended.

Biology Course

Take one course AND its accompanying lab from this category. BIOL 110 and 110L are recommended.

Math Course

Take one course from this category (MATH). MATH 104 is recommended.

Required Courses

Take the following required courses:

Upper-division Electives

Take four upper-division electives from Groups A and B below, including at least one course from each group. Each course must be at least 3 units.

Group A

Take 1:

Group B

Take 1: