The Department of Exercise Science offers a major in Exercise Science. The major requires the following:
Core courses
| ESS 101 | Introduction to Exercise Science | 2 sh |
| ESS 263 | NeuroMotor Control | 4 sh |
| ESS 281 | Practicum | 2 sh |
| ESS 295 | Research Methods | 4 sh |
| ESS 321 | Biomechanics | 4 sh |
| ESS 322 | Epidemiology of Physical Activity | 4 sh |
| ESS 422 | Physiology of Exercise | 4 sh |
| ESS 424 | Applied Exercise Physiology | 4 sh |
| ESS 495 | Senior Seminar | 4 sh |
| CHM 111 | General Chemistry w/ Lab | 4 sh |
| BIO 161 | Human Anatomy | 4 sh |
| BIO 162 | Human Physiology | 4 sh |
| PEH 324 | Nutrition | 4 sh |
Total for core courses: 48 sh
Additionally, the following requirements must be met:
Four semester hours from the following:
| ESS 333 | Exercise Psychology | 4 sh |
| ESS 342 | Sport Psychology | 4 sh |
Eight semester hours from any ESS course.