Exercise Science, B.S.

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Contact:

Dr. Daniel Goble
Associate Professor and Director
dgoble@oakland.edu

Lisa Staudt
Office Assistant
lstaudt@oakland.edu

Requirements for the B.S. degree with a major in Exercise Science

Students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science must complete a minimum of 123 credits, including the following requirements.

Meet the university general education requirements (see General Education Requirements). Note that several foundational courses satisfy general education requirements and Exercise Science degree requirements. See courses marked with “*”.
Complete the foundational courses
Complete the exercise science core courses
Complete the pre-physical therapy academic concentration, or electives to meet a minimum of 123 credits. Students are encouraged to complete a minor to contribute to the elective requirements.

Foundational courses for the exercise science degree

Core courses for the exercise science degree

Electives in exercise science to total 4 credits (may include specialization in orthotist and prothetist assistant studies courses; suggested courses EXS 2510 , EXS 2520 , EXS 3520 )

Core course electives

Pre-Physical therapy academic concentration course requirements

Students may choose the pre-physical therapy academic concentration (see below) or complete elective credits to meet a minimum of 123 credits and satisfy university requirements for 3000/4000 level courses.

Required courses:

CDS 2100 - Medical Terminology (1)
CDS 4010 - Human Pathology (4)
CHM 1450 - General Chemistry II (4) and CHM 1480 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
PHY 1020 - General Physics II (4) or PHY 1520 - Introductory Physics II (4)
PHY 1110 - General Physics Lab II (1)
PSY 2250 - Introduction to Life-Span Developmental Psychology (4)
PT 3020 - Physical Therapy as a Profession (2)
Open Elective (to total 1 credit)
EXS electives (4 credits)

Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies

The Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies (O&P) specialization prepares students for a career as an O&P Assistant. O&P Assistants work in collaboration with clinical Orthotists and Prosthetists, as well as other healthcare providers, to design, fit and modify orthotic and prosthetic devices. They maintain a presence from the first assessment to follow up with the patient, encompassing the design, fabrication and fit of their devices.

Students pursuing a degree in Exercise Science with a Specialization in Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies must complete a minimum of 123 credits.

To earn the specialization, students must meet the requirements outlined below and complete the following courses with a minimum grade of B-.