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May 16, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Exercise Science, B.S.
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Department Website
The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science explores the interrelationships among lifestyle, physical activity and health, and the science of improving human performance.
Opportunities exist for students to establish personal programs of exercise, weight control, nutrition, stress management and substance abuse avoidance. Disease prevention and quality of life are components of many of the course offerings. Selecting courses in exercise science can be especially meaningful to students entering a health-related career, with the current emphasis placed on health promotion and disease prevention within the health care delivery system.
The exercise science major allows students opportunities for practicum, research, and laboratory experiences. The major prepares graduates for positions in the field and for competitive graduate degree programs.
Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.
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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.
1. General Education requirements
In order to graduate on-schedule without taking additional courses, it is highly recommended that students meet with an Undergraduate Academic Adviser concerning the selection of all of their general education courses.
Each candidate for an Oakland University baccalaureate will need to satisfactorily complete approved courses in each of the following areas: Foundation, Exploration, Integration, Writing, U.S. Diversity and Capstone. For details, refer to the General Education Requirements section of the catalog.
2. Complete the exercise science core courses
3. Complete the pre-physical therapy academic concentration, Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies Specialization or electives to meet a minimum of 123 credits. Students are encouraged to complete a minor to contribute to the elective requirements.
Exercise Science Core Curriculum:
- BIO 1200 - Biology I (4)
- BIO 2100 - Human Anatomy (4)
- BIO 2101 - Human Anatomy Laboratory (1) or BIO 3621 - Physiology Laboratory (1)
- BIO 2600 - Human Physiology (4)
- CHM 1440 - General Chemistry I (4) * and CHM 1470 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
- EXS 1000 - Exercise (Strength Training) and Health Enhancement (2) or EXS 1100 - Cardiovascular Fitness Training (2)
- EXS 2200 - Introduction to Exercise Science (2)
- EXS 2410 - Nutrition for Exercise, Sport and Health (3) or NTR 2500 - Human Nutrition and Health (3) and NTR 3250 Sports Nutrition (3)
- EXS 2700 - Safety and First Aid in Exercise Settings (2)
- EXS 3010 - Exercise Physiology (3)
- EXS 3020 - Biomechanics (3)
- EXS 3030 - Motor Control (3)
- EXS 4030 - Assessment and Interventions Laboratory (3)
- EXS 4715 - Integrated Laboratory in Exercise Science (3) *
- EXS 4960 - Practicum in Exercise Science (3) or EXS 4995 - Directed Research (3)
- HS 2000 - Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors (3) * and HS 2050 Introduction to Health and Health Behaviors Lab (1) *
- MTH 1441 - Precalculus (4) or MTH 1554 - Calculus I (4) or MTH 1331 - College Algebra (4) and MTH 1332 - Trigonometry (3)
- PHY 1010 - General Physics I (4) * or PHY 1510 - Introductory Physics I (4)
- PHY 1100 - General Physics Lab I (1)
- PSY 1000 - Introduction to Psychology (4)
- PSY 2500 - Research Design in Psychology (4)
- STA 2220 - Introduction to Statistical Concepts and Reasoning (4) *
*Indicates courses that fulfill General Education Requirements.
Complete a minimum of 13 credit hours of electives
Electives can be chosen either from the following recommended courses or any course not required for the Exercise Science degree or used to fulfill general education requirements (not required for the Pre-PT concentration or the Orthotist and Prosthetist Assistant Studies specialization).
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