Exercise Science, B.S.

Department of Health and Human Performance
Jennifer Caputo, program coordinator
615-898-5547
Jenn.Caputo@mtsu.edu
Richard Farley, program coordinator
615-898-5298
Richard.Farley@mtsu.edu

The major in Exercise Science offers preparation for positions in corporate, hospital, and public wellness and fitness centers. The program also offers preparation for students seeking graduate degrees in exercise science and allied health, cardiac rehabilitation, and physical/occupational therapy.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Exercise Science, B.S., Academic Map

Degree Requirements

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Major Requirements (60 hours)

ATHC 4060 - Sport Psychology 3 credit hours
ATHT 3580 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 credit hours
ATHT 3900 - Human Structure and Movement in Sport and Injury 4 credit hours AND
ATHT 3901 - Human Structure and Movement in Sport and Injury Lab 0 credit hours
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 0 credit hours
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 2021 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 0 credit hours
EXSC 3000 - Resources for Professional Practice in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
EXSC 3500 - Exercise Techniques and Leadership 3 credit hours
EXSC 3830 - Physiology of Exercise 4 credit hours AND
EXSC 3831 - Physiology of Exercise Lab 0 credit hours
EXSC 4000 - Research Seminar in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
EXSC 4010 - Applied Research in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
EXSC 4230 - Exercise Prescription and Program Planning 3 credit hours
EXSC 4240 - Principles of Exercise Assessment for Healthy Populations 3 credit hours
EXSC 4250 - Internship 12 credit hours
EXSC 4260 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription for Special Populations 3 credit hours
NFS 3000 - Nutrition Principles for Physical Activity and Health 3 credit hours
PHED activity 2 credit hours

Electives (19-23 hours)

Depending on General Education Natural Science selection

Total hours in program: 120

Curriculum: Exercise Science

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman

ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing 3 credit hours (Comm)
COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours (Comm)
Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
PHED activity course 1 credit hour
Elective 2 credit hours
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours (HLTH 1530/HLTH 1531 recommended)
Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
Mathematics 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 28 Hours

Sophomore

ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature 3 credit hours (Hum/FA) OR
HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation 3 credit hours
BIOL 2010 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 2011 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 0 credit hours
(required for major; recommended for General Education Natural Science)
ATHT 3580 - Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries 3 credit hours
Electives 6 credit hours
Humanities and/or Fine Arts 3 credit hours
EXSC 3500 - Exercise Techniques and Leadership 3 credit hours
EXSC 3000 - Resources for Professional Practice in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
Choose 6 hours from:
HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours OR
HIST 2030 - Tennessee History 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 31 Hours

Junior

ATHT 3900 - Human Structure and Movement in Sport and Injury 4 credit hours AND
ATHT 3901 - Human Structure and Movement in Sport and Injury Lab 0 credit hours
BIOL 2020 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credit hours AND
BIOL 2021 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 0 credit hours
EXSC 3830 - Physiology of Exercise 4 credit hours AND
EXSC 3831 - Physiology of Exercise Lab 0 credit hours
ATHC 4060 - Sport Psychology 3 credit hours
EXSC 4000 - Research Seminar in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
EXSC 4230 - Exercise Prescription and Program Planning 3 credit hours
EXSC 4240 - Principles of Exercise Assessment for Healthy Populations 3 credit hours
Elective (depending on General Education) 5-6 credit hours
PHED activity course 1 credit hour

Subtotal: 30-31 Hours

Senior

EXSC 4260 - Exercise Assessment and Prescription for Special Populations 3 credit hours
EXSC 4010 - Applied Research in Exercise Science 3 credit hours
Electives (depending on General Education) 9 credit hours
EXSC 4250 - Internship 12 credit hours (final course)
NFS 3000 - Nutrition Principles for Physical Activity and Health 3 credit hours