Louisiana Christian University
Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with Sports & Wellness Concentration

Pineville, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

4 years

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

Full time

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

Sep 2026

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science with Sports & Wellness Concentration provides students with knowledge and skills to improve individual and community health. This program combines theoretical and practical components in exercise science and wellness, preparing graduates to promote physical wellness through various methods.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue careers in fields such as fitness training, wellness coaching, and sports management. Additionally, opportunities may arise in health promotion roles or positions within community health organizations. With this degree, students are equipped to positively impact the health and wellness of individuals and groups.

The Department of Health and Exercise Science focuses on the fundamental principles of health and the effects physical activity has on the human body. The degrees are designed to help students competitively enter the job market and/or pursue graduate students in a health and exercise science-related field.

The Health & Exercise Science Department works to prepare students to be highly qualified teachers and community leaders in health promotion and physical education; qualified instructors for fitness centers, and corporate wellness programs, along with sport and recreation program directors. In each of our programs, the faculty are committed to developing professionals who will impact the health and wellness of children, adolescents, and adults from a Christ-centered worldview.

Central Curriculum:

CC 100 College Connection I
CC 102 College Connection II
CA 150 Modern Communication
EN 101 Composition I
EN 102 Composition II
EN 200 Literary Perspectives: Survey of British Literature or
EN 201 Literary Perspectives: Survey of American Literature
HP 100 Personal Fitness
HI 104 Western Heritage
HI 105 American Heritage
CJ/HI/PS 225 American Government & Politics 3 hrs
RL 105 Survey of the Bible
RL 106 Interpreting the Bible
RL 305 Christian Worldview
Spiritual and Cultural Enrichment CR (Every semester of full-time registration)

HP Activities

(Choose one of the following)

HP 105 Weight Training
HP 111 Aerobic Exercise
HP 115 Water Fitness

Total: 1 hr

Foreign Language

(Choose one of the following)

FR 101 Elementary French I
SP 101 Elementary Spanish I
GK 223 Elementary Greek I
HE 223 Elementary Hebrew I

Total: 3 hrs

Natural Sciences Lecture and Lab

Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or ES 104 Lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 for the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement, choose one of the following related lecture and lab courses.

BI 101 Introduction to Biology
BI 102 Introduction to Biology Lab
ES 205 Introduction to Astronomy
ES 206 Astronomy Lab
ES 220 Introduction to Meteorology
ES 221 Meteorology Lab

Total: 4 hrs

Natural Sciences Lecture

Must choose ES 103 for either the 3-hour Natural Sciences lecture requirement or ES 104 lab to satisfy the 4-hour Natural Sciences lecture and lab requirement. If using ES 103 and ES 104 for the 4-hour lecture and lab requirement, choose one of the following courses.