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Exercise Science Major Requirements

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.

Total semester hours required for major: 60 sh