B.S. in Exercise Science
Plymouth, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 31,900 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling up to 1 week before term start allow for visa processing time
Key Summary
Numerous Possibilities
Interested in a career such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, chiropractic medicine, physician assistant, strength and conditioning, personal training, wellness, or dietetics? The Exercise Science major is ideal.
Potential Opportunities
A Competitive Edge
Our Exercise Science program - with its broad curriculum, numerous internship possibilities, and potential opportunities to conduct and present research at international and national conferences – will give you a competitive edge as you pursue your career goals!
In the past 6 years:
- 100% of the students who applied for graduate school or professional school (e.g. Doctorate of Physical Therapy) have been admitted.
- 100% of the students who applied for graduate assistantships or research fellowships were awarded them.
- 100% of the students who went to professional schools, succeeded or are succeeding at a high level.
- 100% acceptance of all submitted peer-reviewed journal articles, conference papers, and research abstracts.
- 100% of students have engaged in 2 to 7 internships or research experiences while at Lakeland.
- Student may earn opportunities to participate in research based on their strong academic performance and professionalism.
Our combination of curriculum, including exciting new rehabilitation courses, multiple internship experiences, and world-class research productivity make us uniquely suited to help students achieve their career goals.
New Technology
Top-of-the-Line Equipment
Thanks to a generous gift from Lakeland University alum, Cliff Feldmann, the new Feldmann Exercise Science Laboratory includes an academic laboratory and a research laboratory outfitted with top-of-the-line equipment that includes:
- Two large-surface Advanced Mechanical Technology AccuPower force platforms, deployed in a unique side-by-side orientation, countersunk and flush with the floor
- A Delsys Bagnoli four electromyography system, with a Delsys trigger module and third-party instrument integration for bi-axial goniometer, accelerometer and load cells
- A Delsys Bagnoli two-electromyography system
- A Lactate Plus blood lactate meter
- iWorx metabolic analyzer
- A COSMED Pony FX desktop spirometer
- A Speed Trap II infrared timing system
- A BK precision thermo anemometer
- A Woodway ELG 70 sports performance treadmill
- A Monark 839E electronic testing cycle ergometer
- A Freemotion F624 functional trainer
- Powertec and Power Systems resistance training, plyometric and speed development equipment
- Carolina Biological Supply anatomical models
Traditional Undergraduate Scholarships
Lakeland is committed to providing exceptional value at a manageable cost. That's why we offer a variety of scholarships to help make the cost of your education more affordable.
We also encourage all students applying for scholarships to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
After gaining acceptance to Lakeland, you may begin applying for scholarships through your Future Muskie Portal. You will use the login information you created when you first applied to Lakeland to access the portal site. Each scholarship opportunity will be listed as a "Form" on your checklist.
If you have any questions or would like additional scholarship information, please contact your admissions counselor or the financial aid office!
Major Requirements (61 semester hours)
- BIO 111 - Life Sciences I (4 semester hours)
- BIO 211 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 semester hours)
- BIO 212 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 semester hours)
- ESS 143 - Introduction to Exercise Science
- ESS 201 - Nutrition
- ESS 220 - Sport and Fitness Psychology
- ESS 341 - Kinesiology and Biomechanics
- ESS 342 - Exercise Physiology (WI)
- ESS 343 - Testing and Evaluation
- ESS 400 - Internship in Exercise Science (1-15 semester hours)
- ESS 425 - Scientific Principles of Strength Training and Conditioning
- SOC 210 - Majority-Minority Relations
Twenty-two (22) semester hours from the following:
Any Exercise Science (ESS) courses not listed in the required courses above.
- MAT 162 - Pre-Calculus
- MAT 220 - Probability and Statistics
- PHY 211 - General Physics I (4 semester hours)
- PSY 200 - General Psychology
- PSY 305 - Health Psychology
Up to four (4) semester hours of:
Biology (BIO) courses
- BIO 262 - Genetics (4 semester hours)
- BIO 330 - Microbiology (4 semester hours)
- BIO 351 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (4 semester hours)
- BIO 441 - Neurobiology (4 semester hours)
Up to eight (8) semester hours of:
Chemistry (CHM) courses
- CHM 202 - Analytical Chemistry (3 semester hours)
- AND CHM 202L - Analytical Chemistry Lab (1 semester hour)
- OR CHM 203 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry
- AND CHM 203L - Organic Chemistry Lab (1 semester hour)
- OR CHM 205 - Thermodynamics and Kinetics (4 semester hours)
- AND CHM 205L - Thermodynamics and Kinetics Lab (0 semester hours)
Students who have successfully completed a B.S. in Exercise Science from Lakeland University should be able to:
- Apply critical thinking skills and techniques, while identifying the errors in reasoning that impair critical thinking.
- Demonstrate knowledge of the exercise science foundational content areas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of psychological theory as applied to sport, fitness, and rehabilitation.
- Apply theoretical and practical exercise science knowledge via the creation of multimodal programs.
- Explain the requisite theoretical knowledge and perform exercise and fitness testing for healthy and affected populations.
- Communicate using technical precision, in oral and written modes.
- Demonstrate virtues related to professionalism including punctuality, attendance, active investment, initiative, politeness, respect, appreciation, social perspective taking, and good judgment.