Exercise Science (B.S.)

The major consists of three years of university work, plus two semesters of exercise science classes.

An OC graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science will:

Demonstrate active faith through service, fellowship, and engagement.
Exhibit a breadth of knowledge with regard to exercise science by displaying competency via both oral and standardized check-point exams.
Be able to identify and utilize evidence-based, reputable, and reliable sources of health information.
Be able to determine which tests and markers are best used to assess an individual’s health status, as well as the physiological rationale for these tests and markers.
Be able to recognize health issues or other problems in the world around them and formulate an evidence-based strategy to address and improve/resolve the issues.
Possess the ability to deliver nutrition and exercise information to health professionals, as well as the general public, via both personal conversation and professional
presentation.
Be equipped to help others, both domestically and internationally, and prevent and manage health problems that are related to exercise.

Students must complete a minimum of 122 hours including the major, core, and minor if required. Elective hours may be needed to reach 122 hours.

10 HOURS CHEMISTRY

18 HOURS BIOLOGY

3 HOURS MATHEMATICS

3 HOURS STATISTICS CHOSEN FROM

3 HOURS BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CHOSEN FROM

2 HOURS SCIENCE SEMINAR

8 HOURS PHYSICS WITH LAB

22 HOURS EXERCISE SCIENCE

9 HOURS TECHNICAL ELECTIVES CHOSEN FROM

Before taking any upper-division EXCS courses, you must:

Maintain a major GPA of 2.5.
Complete all prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
Complete GNSC-1711 and GNSC-2711; while enrolled, students must seek
approval to add upper-division biology courses.
Complete ENGL-1213 with a grade of “C” or better.
Obtain program approval.