Bachelor of Science in Human Science in Exercise Science
Abilene, USA
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* international admissions deadline
Key Summary
Exercise Science is the largest major in the School of Kinesiology, Health & Recreation, with just over 100 students. The wide range of subject matter within Exercise Science prepares you for many career pathways both entry-level positions in the exercise science/human performance field and entrance into allied health professional programs (Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic), medicine, and graduate programs in Exercise Science or Kinesiology. You will learn how to best utilize exercise to improve health and human performance for different populations across the lifespan.
The HSU Exercise Science Program, guided by Christian faith and values, prepares students for a variety of career opportunities in health and human movement. Foundational to the Program is the multidisciplinary study of human movement involving components of biological, physical, psychological, and health sciences to explain structural and functional changes that occur on the physiological, biochemical and biomechanical levels.
Students within this program will gain hands-on experience in the Human Performance Lab. The lab is located on the second floor of Fletcher Fitness Center.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities are consistent with certifications from the leading professional organizations in exercise science are included in the program curriculum. These organizations include but are not exclusive to the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Strength and Conditioning (NSCA), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
BSHS Exercise Science Core Requirements
These courses are required to be fulfilled in the Core Curriculum.
- College Algebra
- Intro to Psychology
- PSYC upper-level credits
- Technology in Kinesiology, Health & Recreation
Major Requirements
Major: Exercise Science
- Strength & Flexibility Training
- Advanced Weight Training
- Foundations of Kinesiology, Health & Recreation
- Sports First Aid and CPR
- Essential Elements of Nutrition
- Kinesiology
- Physiology of Exercise
- Instruction of Strength Training and, Conditioning
- Senior Seminar
- Applied Motor Control/Learning and Adapt
- Sports, Fitness & Recreational Mgmt
- Statistical Methods
- Tech of Physiological Fitness Assessment
- Exercise Prescription
- Internship
- Internship I
- Internship II
- Fundamentals of Fitness & Performance
- Outdoor Education Activities
- KINE Aqua Activity
- Human Anatomy/Physiology I
- Human Anatomy/Physiology II
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry II
The Exercise Science Program prepares students for a variety of career opportunities, including:
Professional programs for allied health professions such as:
- Physical Therapy
- Athletic Training
- Physician’s Assistant
- Occupational Therapy
- Chiropractic
- Corporate/community wellness
- Exercise Testing/monitoring
- Personal training
- Group Exercise
- Wellness/Fitness Coach
- Fitness Management
- Strength and conditioning for athletes
- Strength and conditioning for tactical fitness professions
- Performance enhancement
- Sports equipment monitoring and sales
- Youth Sports and recreation
- Sport Coach
- Research, development, and sales of exercise equipment
- Medical Equipment sales
- Pharmaceutical sales
- Exercise Physiologist
- Exercise Rehabilitation
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
