Kinesiology and Health Majors
Exercise Science Major
Our Exercise Science curriculum provides students with a strong background in human anatomy and physiology. After two years of basic math and science (biology, chemistry, physics, calculus, statistics, psychology, anatomy), upper-level students study human physiology as it relates to exercise and physical activity (e.g., systems physiology, exercise physiology, neuromechanical kinesiology, motor learning, and movement experiences for disabled populations). The Department also offers courses in health behaviors more broadly, including substance use, stress, nutrition, and sleep to impart knowledge about how exercise and physical activity interact with other components of health and wellness. Upon completion of the undergraduate science program, students are qualified for graduate or professional programs in allied health (e.g., medicine, exercise physiology, physical and occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, corporate fitness, athletic training, nurse practitioner, physician assistant). For students pursuing personal training, health coaching, or fitness management, we recommend a minor in Sport Management. Under the Exercise Science major, there is a Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration (DPT 4+3 program) that first year students are eligible to apply for.
No more than two courses with a grade of D may be used to fulfill the requirements of the major.
- Exercise Science Curriculum
- Exercise Science 4 Year Sample Plan of Study
- Exercise Science With Pre-PT Concentration Curriculum & Sample Plan of Study
- Exercise Science 3 Year Sample Plan of Study
- Exercise Science Prerequisite Flow Chart
- Exercise Science Course Offering By Semester
- Exercise Science Electives
Sport Management Major
Our Sport Management curriculum provides students with an extensive background in business and management, beginning with basic courses in economics, accounting, marketing, and communications. Upper-level students study the application of these basic business principles to a wide variety of sport settings via courses such as sport and law, risk management, organizational behavior in sport, sport sociology, sport psychology, sport marketing, and management. A key feature of the major is the 6-credit internship experience which allows students to get real world experience in the field. Upon graduation, students enter careers in sport administration, sport marketing, facilities management, and commercial sport. They are also prepared to enter graduate programs in global sports business, sport management, and business administration.
No more than two courses with a grade of D may be used to fulfill the requirements of the major.
