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Exercise Science Requirements
Bachelor of Science from Health and Human Physiology (HHP)
Exercise Science focuses on the body’s response to acute exercise, as well as the long-term benefits brought about by exercise. All organ systems are considered, with a strong emphasis on cardiorespiratory and musculoskeletal responses.
Major courses may fulfill the following General Education Requirements:
Natural Science; Natural Science w/lab; Quantitative or Formal Reasoning; Values & Culture
| Science and Math Foundation Courses | 10-12 | Major Electives | 6 |
| Exercise Science Foundation and Core Coures |
32 | ||
| Total Hours | 48-50 |
| Science and Mathematics Foundation Courses | 10-12 SH | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry, one of these: | Mathematics or Statistics, one of these: | ||
| CHEM:1080 General Chemistry II | 3 |
Mathematics Statistics |
3-4 |
| CHEM:1120 Principles of Chemistry II | 4 | ||
| Biology, one of these: | |||
| BIOL:1140 Human Biology: Nonmajors | 4 | ||
| BIOL:1141 Human Biology: Health Professions | 4 | ||
| BIOL:1411 Foundations of Biology | 4 |
| Exercise Science Foundation courses | 12 SH | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HHP:1100 Human Anatomy | 3 | HHP:2200 Physical Activity and Health | 3 |
| HHP1300 Fundamentals of Human Physiology | 3 | HHP:2310 Nutrition and Health | 3 |
| Exercise Science Core courses | 20 SH | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| HHP:2350 Biomechanics of Sport and Physical Activity | 3 | HHP:4200 Metaboloic Exercise Testing and Prescription |
4 |
| HHP:3045 Physical Activity and Psychology | 3 | HHP:4210 Muskoskeletal Exercise Testing and Prescription |
4 |
| HHP:3400 Applied Exercise Physiology | 3 | HHP:4310 Sport and Exercise Nutrition | 3 |
| Electives | 6 sh |
|---|---|
| At least 6 s.h. from Health and Human Physiology courses numbered HHP:2000 or above |